Aim
Aimed at Dietitians new to mental health who need more depth than the BDA Introduction to mental health, LD, and ED course. Dietitians wanting to specialise in or have an interest in MH. Dietitians wanting an update in MH.
This course will provide dietitians specialising in mental health with the essential knowledge and skills required to work in this area.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand nutritional assessments and psychological approaches used in MH
- To understand and develop communication skills for MH
- To understand risk factors and management strategies
Programme
Day 1
9.00 Arrival and refreshments
9.30 Welcome and introductions
10.30 Introduction to mental health
10.40 Context of the day and icebreaker
10.45 Break
11.00 Mental health conditions and impact on dietary intake
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Practical aspects e.g. communication skills, rapport building
14.45 Break
15.00 Aspects of working in MH:
- The importance of time
- Working outside of the box
- Managing risk
- Students in a MH setting
16.30 Summary & close
Day 2
9.00 Arrival and refreshments
9.30 Welcome and introductions
9.40 Context of the day and icebreaker
10.00 The mental health environment and working as a dietitian – what are the challenges?
10.45 Break
11.00 Breaking down barriers – strategies to make improvements (include MDT working)
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Managing physical health in mental health e.g. refeeding syndrome, diabetes
14.30 Break
14.45 Bringing everything together
16.00 Summary & close
Upcoming Dates
