Sector Training Activities
Intellectual Disability & Mental Health
Mental health and intellectual and developmental disability: holistic, client-centred mental health care
- Profiles of individuals with intellectual disability and mental health problems
- Maximising quality of life
- The use of medications
- Treatment goals in mental health care
Mike Kerr is Professor of Learning Disability Psychiatry, Department of Psychological Medicine, Cardiff University.
He is also an Honorary Consultant Neuropsychiatrist to the Neuropsychiatric service at Whitchurch Hospital Cardiff
and Consultant Neuropsychiatrist to the Epilepsy Surgery Program, University hospital Wales.
Professor Kerr has been an active researcher for twenty years. Some of his recent research projects include a randomised
double-blind placebo controlled study into the reduction of antipsychotic medications for people with intellectual disability.
He is also investigating epilepsy and mental health in adolescence, neuropsychiatric problems in children with intellectual
disability, and innovations in community-based primary health care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Who: These workshops are for Parents, Family, Carers and Service Providers
| Presenter: |
Professor Mike Kerr |
| Date: |
12 November 2014 |
| Time: |
12:30 pm- 2:30 pm |
| Venue: |
Conference Room, City West Lotteries House |
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2 Delhi St, West Perth |
| Cost: |
Complimentary |
| Parking: |
Paid parking in Delhi St (up to 3 hours) or a cheaper alternative is nearby at Harbourtown Shopping Centre ($5 for 1—3 hours cash payment only) |
| Registration: |
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| Contact: |
Developmental Disability Council |
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Ph (08) 9420 7230 |
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