This session will explore social workers’ vital role in adult and children’s mental health services. We’ll look at the theme of “brave voices” and isolation within critical Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) decision making and wider mental health services.
Social workers can often feel isolated in other roles too, so this session is also relevant to those working outside of mental health.
Learning outcomes
We aim to:
- highlight social work’s unique contribution in multidisciplinary teams, where the role can often feel isolated
- encourage courage and advocacy for the profession itself and the people and carers we support, especially where social work voices may be outnumbered
- reflect on well-being and resilience for social workers working in challenging mental health contexts, recognising the importance of the right support at the right time.
Our goal is to create a space for learning, sharing experiences, and strengthening confidence in the distinct values and perspectives social work brings.
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