‘An introductory compendium of some of the most commonly used legislation in mental health for legally sound decision-making with safe, effective practice.’

A compendium of the most commonly used legislation in mental health in England; synthesising the revised Mental Health Act 2007; the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; Common Law and Case Law; the Human Rights Act 1998; set into the interface with policy and practice, as well as the experience of people and diverse communities using services.

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(one year full-time or two years part-time)

War and conflict are two of the constants of modern life. They have played a major part in recent history and continue to dominate much of the international agenda. Whilst we may deplore this and do all we can to prevent future wars, it is important to explore what psychological effect they have on both soldiers and civilians. This course is designed to explore how people protect themselves against extreme or prolonged stress, to analyse their consequences and to discuss what can be done to mitigate or resolve psychological disorders experienced in conflict.

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