MIND TRAINING COURSE: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
17 June 2003, London

This is an interactive and practical course, designed to inform and
encourage participants to develop their own thoughts about mental distress,
mental health services and the experience of service users.

Expert trainers will focus on the reality, using practical case studies and
real life examples.

THIS COURSE WILL ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO:
*       understand and evaluate different models of mental health and
distress
*       hear personal stories of mental distress and mental health services
*       see the links between racism and other forms of oppression, and
mental distress
*       develop an understanding of the ways peoples' lives are affected
once they have been diagnosed as having mental illness

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING?
Anyone who comes into contact with people with mental health problems,
including people who use or have used mental health services themselves.

FEEDBACK FROM PAST ATTENDEES:
"I have found the day overall very motivational and also refreshing to hear
various experiences in mental health."

"Full, empowering, informative, well planned, a wealth of knowledge giving."

TRAINING METHODS USED:
Presentations, work in small groups, video viewing

TRAINERS:
Veronica Dewan, independent survivor trainer and writer
Jim Read, independent mental health writer, trainer and consultant, and
former mental patient

REGISTRATION FEES:
Individuals: £90
Voluntary organisations: £110
Statutory sector: £140
Commercial sector: £190

HOW TO BOOK:
Please print the registration form below, then complete in BLOCK CAPITALS
and return it to:  Conferences & Training Unit, Mind, 15 - 19 Broadway,
London E15 4BQ, or fax to 020 8221 9681.

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REGISTRATION FORM: 

Mental Health Awareness workshop, 17 June, London

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Joining instructions will normally be sent out three weeks prior to the
event taking place.


CANCELLATIONS
In the vent of circumstances beyond its control, Mind reserves the right to
amend or cancel any course. Delegates will be notified in advance and
provided with a refund or option to transfer to another course. Delegate
cancellations are accepted in writing up to one week prior to the event, and
are subject to a £45.00 administration charge. Cancellations after this date
are liable for the full registration fee. Delegate substitutions can be made
at any time without charge.

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ABOUT MIND
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. For over 50
years Mind has been working to make it easier for people to speak out about
their experience of mental distress. Mind provides information on all
aspects of mental health to people who experience mental distress and their
families, to professionals and the public. Mind also campaigns for greater
understanding of mental health issues in the wider community. For more
information please visit www.mind.org.uk , telephone 020 8513 2122, fax 020
8522 1725 or email [log in to unmask] . 

FURTHER INFORMATION
If you have any queries about this event please contact the Training &
Conferences team - telephone: 020 8221 9672 or email: [log in to unmask] .
 

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Mind Publications
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15-19 Broadway
London
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