Seminars > Depression in the Community

DEPRESSION IN THE COMMUNITY

A 1-day introductory seminar

  • Manchester 21st November 2003
  • London 8th December 2003
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DEPRESSION has a devastating effect not just on the people suffering from it, but also on their families friends and work colleagues. The cost to the NHS and to industry of inadequate treatment is enormous. But effective treatments do exist and most can be delivered by non-specialists.

WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Nurses, Doctors, Health visitors, Occupational health staff, Counsellors and other health and social care professionals who do not already have specialist training in depression. This practical programme is designed for anyone working in a health or social care role in the community who wants to know more about how to help people with depressive illnesses. Not suitable for Mental Health specialists.

WHAT IF I DO NOT FIT INTO THESE CATEGORIES?
The seminar programme is suitable for anyone working with patients/clients who have depression & who do not already have training in depression. The list might include social workers, care home workers, voluntary sector workers, pharmacists, chiropodists, alternative practitioners, health promotion specialists, general hospital staff and people in related fields.

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE SEMINAR?

The programme is designed to provide you with:

  • Up to date information on the epidemiology and aetiology of depression.
  • An opportunity to upgrade your knowledge on the recognition, assessment and effective treatment of a condition which affects large numbers of people.
  • The means to explore options for drug and non-drug treatments and ways of supporting your patients/clients and their carers within a team-based approach
  • Evidence-based tools to help your patients/ clients in everyday practice.

PROGRAMME

Registration 8.45 am - 9.30 am

09.30 - 10.40: SESSION 1:

  • Introductions and outline of the day
  • The trouble with depression...
    Depression in primary care: prevalence, levels of severity, attitudes and stigma; the practice context;national standards.
  • Understanding and explaining depression.
    WHO guidelines; explaining to patients/clients; the depression continuum; symptoms of major depression.
  • Causes and risk factors.
    Depression and life transitions; predisposing, precipitating and maintaining factors; biological, psychological and social aspects; high risk groups.

10.40 - 11.05: COFFEE

11.05 - 12.30: SESSION 2:

  • Assessing depression.
    What to assess; how to assess in short consultations; when to assess and re-assess
  • Using an evidence-based assessment tool.
    Screening and assessment tools - advantages and disadvantages, acceptability to patients, how to use in practice

12.30 - 13.30: LUNCH BREAK

13.30 - 15.00: SESSION 3:

  • Risk assessment - key steps.
    Suicide and self harm; practice protocols; referral criteria
  • The importance of information and follow-up
    What is available, how to get it, how to use it; nurse's role in follow-up
  • Non-drug approaches for depression
    Cognitive behavioural therapy, structured problem solving, counselling; brief psychological techniques for practice; self care and self help.

15.00 - 15.20: TEA

15.20 - 16.30: SESSION 4:

  • Anti-Depressant Therapy
    Antidepressants: types, mode of action, side effects, dosage, length of treatment, enhancing treatment adherence
  • A team approach to treating depression
    Working styles; what is it like in your place of work? more effective depression care
  • Questions and Answers
  • Evaluation and Close

VENUES & DATES

  • Manchester 21st November 2003 (University of Manchester, Hulme Hall)
  • London 8th December 2003 (RIBA, Portland Place, Central London)
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ENROLMENT

Tuition: £95 + vat [£111.63] or £90 + vat [£105.75] group rate (per person 3+ delegates) Fee is Inclusive of refreshments

Enrolment by post/fax/phone/online to:

Talking Life Seminars PO Box 1 Wirral CH47 7DD

Tel: 0151-632-0662 (Fax 0151-632-1206)

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Closing Date: 1 week prior to seminar.
Cancellations after this date will not be refunded but, where possible, an alternative seminar date may be offered.
Cancellations before the close date will attract an administration fee of £20 per delegate + vat

Confirmation, detailed maps & timetables will be sent to delegates 7 days prior to the Seminar.

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What delegates say about Talking Life seminars:

'Excellent trainers made it fun and enjoyable! Thankyou for a pleasant and informative day!'
(Mental Health Physio, Lancs.)

'A Brilliant fun learning day! Thankyou'
(College Nurse, Surrey)

'Excellent content; very relevant to practice; entertaining''
(Health Visitor, Merseyside)


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email: wendy@talkinglife.co.uk

THE TRAINER

JANE ELWOOD RGN, has worked in primary care as a practice nurse and research nurse for over 20yrs. She is also a trainer with the Medical Research Council. She runs regular Depression workshops for primary care and NHS staff around the U.K.

'Talking Life' is a leading provider of seminars to health professionals in the NHS


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