Community Mental Health Training Base Workshop

Community Mental Health Training Base Workshop.

Facing the ever-increasing demand for mental health and psychiatric care, the World Health Organization calls for not only a more effective mental health governance mechanism, but also an integrated and comprehensive health care community service, health promotion and prevention strategy. The establishment of mental health and health awareness can not only enhance the confidence and ability of the public to face themselves or help others with mental illness, but also reduce the public’s stigma and discrimination against mental illness. Non-psychiatric professionals such as the police system, social work, and community organizations are the front line for dealing with acute incidents of mental illness and the community life of mental patients. Their understanding of mental health and related service networks is not only The basis for building a social safety net is the key to promoting a diverse and friendly society.

Time: 111.9.7 (Wed) 8:00-12:00

Mode of holding: Cisco webex meeting

Invitees: Police officers, social workers, public health personnel and other interested community workers

Lecture topics and speakers:

1. Understanding Mental Illness from the Perspective of a Psychologist & Introduction to Psychological Counseling Resources in New Taipei City – Psychologist Hui-Qun Luo

2. Introduction to major mental illnesses and risk assessment of community mental patients and compulsory hospitalization – Physician Zheng-Yi Huang

3. Mental Illness and Social Safety Net – Assistant Professor Shu-Hui Zhang

Registration instructions:

1. From now until 17:00, August 31, 2011.

2. Registration link: https://portal.ym.edu.tw/umchi/activity/content.asp …

3. Applying for credit hours of continuing education for social workers in this activity.

4. The notification letter of successful registration will be sent by mail on 9/1.