VII

MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMME

TRAINING ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

PROGRAMME “EPICTETUS”

July 2006

Collaborating sectors

Educational Trust for Health Improvement through Cognitive Strategies (E.T.H.I.C.S), London

Section of Primary Care Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College, University of London (Head: Professor A. Tylee)

Section of Mental Health Promotion, Psychiatric Clinic, Athens University, (Director of Psychiatric Clinic: Professor Κ. Soldatos)

Department of Child Psychiatry, Athens University, Medical School, “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital, Athens (Director: Associate Professor V. Tomaras)

Scientific Director: Dr Maria Vassiliadou

Scientific Advisors:

V. Tomaras, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Clinic, Athens University

M. Malliori, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Clinic, Athens University

M. Kokkosi, Lecturer in Psychology, Psychiatric Clinic, Athens University

S. Diareme, Psychologist PhD, Department of Child Psychiatry, Athens University

Trainees: 8

Adolescents and young adults

Time and Place:  July 2006

Monday, 3 July 2006, 18.00 – 21.30 pm  

Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 18.00 – 21.30 pm

Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 18.00 – 21.30 pm

Thursday, 6 July 2006, 18.00 – 21.30 pm

Lecture room, Section of Mental Health Promotion, Eginition Hospital

Total Hours: 16 (4 four-hour sessions)

CURRICULUM

1^st educational session: July 3, 2006

• Aspects of Communication

M. Vassiliadou

• Decrease of efficacy in Communication

M. Vassiliadou

2^nd educational session: July 4, 2006

• Communication and Psychopathology I (ASD, Anxiety, Depression)

M. Vassiliadou

• Communication and Psychopathology II (PTSD, Personality Disorders)

M. Vassiliadou

3^rd educational session: July 5, 2006

•  Effective Communication Strategies

 M. Vassiliadou

• Strategies for the development of positive communication skills

M. Vassiliadou

4^th  educational session: July 6, 2006

• Strategies for the development of healthy relations

M. Vassiliadou

• Role-Playing

M. Vassiliadou