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Assessing Risk in Children & Young People with Mental Health Difficulties
This one-day simulation-based study day focuses on the safe and effective care of children and young people with mental health difficulties
Course overview
On this study day, in a welcoming and confidential setting, participants will reflect on real case examples, learn key skills in risk assessment, and practice communicating with a young person in distress.
Learning outcomes:
- Enhance practice in the care of young people with mental health difficulties.
- Judge what information is relevant to provide when referring to child and adolescent psychiatry.
- Appreciate the importance of reflective case-based discussion as part of sustainable practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal framework for children and adolescents presenting with mental health difficulties.
- Formulate a risk assessment of children and adolescents presenting with mental health difficulties in paediatric settings.
- Develop key skills in sensitive risk assessment through practice with a trained actor.
Who is the course for:
Any patient-facing hospital staff who informally or formally assess risk or encounter risk in the young people they see
Cost of Course:
- free for GOSH staff
- £150 for external candidates
Upcoming Dates:
25 June 2024, 10am-4pm
Book your place on the June Courses
17 September 2024, 10am-4pm
Book your place on the September Course
You can also pay via invoice.
For future dates and to be the first to find out, add your name to the waitlist.
For any queries please do not hesitate to contact: simulation@gosh.nhs.uk