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Learning outcomes

- Acquire a knowledge of the legislative framework that constitutes the basis of the Mental Health Department’s organization

- Acquire an in-depth knowledge of the most important organizational structures

- Gather experiences and testimonials to achieve a better grasp of the covered topics

Program

•Presentation of the DPR 11.11.1999 “Progetto Obiettivo Salute Mentale 1998-2000” as the legislative basis of the Mental Health Department (MHD) organization. Presentation of the Piano Sanitario Nazionale with special emphasis placed upon guidelines relative to mental health
• Mission of a Mental Health Department. Special emphasis placed upon crisis and emergency situations, Hospital Ward, residential and semi-residential facilities of the Mental Health Department. Testimonials from professionals, users and family members with direct experience of each cited topic.
• Organization of activities to foster residential programs and vocational trainings. Testimonials from professionals, users and family members with direct experience of each cited topic.
• Long-term and continuous care. Mission of the territorial equipe. Structured cooperation between the MHD’s operative areas. Testimonials from professionals, users and family members with direct experience of each cited topic.
• Pathways towards recovery starting from the networking practices, the cooperation with family members and the Users and Family member Experts (UFE). The FARe project (Responsible Learning Together) and the cycle of open Recovery meetings for users. Testimonials from professionals, users and family members with direct experience of each cited topic.

Examination Methods

Interview