Parental Mental Health - Training

This workshop is intended for all professionals working with children who wish to improve their knowledge of parental mental health and the impact on the child.

Aims of the course

To consider the impact that parental mental health problems can have on the development, safety and welfare of dependent children and on the parent's or carer's ability to meet the child's needs.

To consider multi-agency responses to safeguarding children whose parents have mental health problems.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the nature and impact that different types of parental mental health problems can have on children.
  • Be aware of how this can impact on children's day-to-day lives.
  • Have a more detailed knowledge of local and national guidance relating to working with families affected by parental mental health problems.
  • Understand their own and other agencies' roles in identifying, assessing and protecting vulnerable children where parental mental health problems are a feature.

Session dates and times:

Date Time Venue
Further dates to be confirmed

Book a place on this course:

To book your place or if you have any queries, please email CSCP.Training@cumbria.gov.uk.

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