In-person/online course:
Mental Health in People with Intellectual Disabilities: Assessment and Intervention.
Objective:
Identify and understand intervention methods for behavioral and/or psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual disabilities.
Specific objectives:
- Addressing Mental Health Issues (Primarily Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders) Among People with Intellectual Disabilities: Current Situation and Needs.
- Identify and understand the main behavioral and psychiatric issues faced by people with intellectual disabilities.
- Learn the assessment and diagnostic methodology for people with intellectual disabilities who have mental health issues.
- To understand intervention methodologies for people with intellectual disabilities who exhibit behavioral and psychiatric disorders
- Review the principles of pharmacological treatment for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. And establish the best strategies for pharmacological intervention.
- To learn about and evaluate the different models of care for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, with a particular focus on Castile and León, as well as to learn about the resources available in Castile and León and how to access them.
- To evaluate the best intervention methodology for improving the care and treatment of psychiatric and behavioral problems in people with intellectual disabilities.
DATE:
October 8, 2026, and November 10, 2026
Location:
Zamora Healthcare Complex—Virgen de la Concha Hospital // Online
Program:
| Date of delivery | Schedule | Content | Teacher and Qualification |
| 8/10/2026 | 9:30-10:00 | Course introduction and teaching methodology. Relevance of the topic. | Manuel A. Franco Martín.
Psychiatrist. Chief of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at CAZA (ID No.: 09278225w) |
| October 8, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 | Mental Health and the Use of Psychotropic Medications in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Castile and León. | Carla Redondo Jimeno.
Health psychologist. Head of Social and Health Care Coordination at Plena inclusión CyL. (ID No.: 12413417H) |
| 8/10/2026 | 11:00-11:45 | Community Support Model for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders. The Zamora Network Model. And User Evaluations | Manuel A. Franco Martín.
Psychiatrist. Chief of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at CAZA (ID No.: 09278225w) |
| 8/10/2026 | 11:45-12:30 | Sacyl Regional Reference Unit for Severe Behavioral and Acute Psychiatric Disorders at Santa Isabel Hospital in León: Clinical Profiles of Admitted Patients; Therapeutic Intervention Strategies; Clinical Case: The Complexity Requiring a Multidisciplinary Intervention. | Francisco Rodriguez Fernández. Psychiatrist . ( ID No.: 27383161M) Leticia Trigal García ( ID No.: 71713782N) Ana Cabezas Anido. Nurse (ID No.: 71435489L) Raquel Alonso Gómez, Clinical Psychologist (ID No.: 71441971S), Cristina del Cano González, Social Worker (ID No.: 09813908S)
Regional Reference Unit for Behavioral Disorders in Intellectual Disabilities. León Healthcare Complex. |
| 8/10/2026 | 12:30-13:15 | Dual Pathology Unit for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Severe Behavioral Disorders. A Care and Educational Model for People with Intellectual Disabilities
From Social Services. Objectives and Expected Outcomes. |
Virginia Yagüe Gete
Health psychologist specializing in intellectual disabilities. Fundación Hospitalarias Palencia. (ID No.: 7289090L)
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| October 8, 2026 | 1:15–2:00 p.m. | The Comprehensive Assessment Process for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Concerning Behaviors (Part I) | Ramon Novell Alsina.
Psychiatrist specializing in mental health for people with intellectual disabilities. Former head of the mental health network specializing in intellectual disabilities in Girona, Government of Catalonia (ID: 46516827V) |
| October 8, 2026 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | The Comprehensive Assessment Process for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Behaviors of Concern (Part II) | Ramon Novell Alsina.
Psychiatrist specializing in mental health for people with intellectual disabilities. Former head of the mental health network specializing in intellectual disabilities in Girona, Government of Catalonia (ID: 46516827V) |
| 8/10/2026 | 16:30-17:00 | Behavioral Disorder or Mental Illness: Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment. | Manuel A. Franco Martín.
Psychiatrist. Chief of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at CAZA (ID No.: 09278225w) |
| 8/10/2026 | 17:00-17:45 | Diagnostic Systems for Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities | Francisco Rodriguez Fernández. Psychiatrist . Regional Reference Unit for Behavioral Disorders in Intellectual Disabilities. León Healthcare Complex. (ID No.: 27383161M) |
| October 8, 2026 | 5:45–6:30 p.m. | Major Mental Illnesses and Specific Characteristics in People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Case study to work on at home. |
Manuel A. Franco Martín.
Psychiatrist. Chief of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Service at CAZA (ID No.: 09278225w) |
| November 10, 2026 | 9:30–11:00 | Introduction to the Comprehensive Support Model | Ramon Novell Alsina.
Psychiatrist specializing in mental health for people with intellectual disabilities. Former head of the mental health network specializing in intellectual disabilities in Girona, Government of Catalonia (ID: 46516827V) |
| 10/11/2026 | 11:00-12:00 | The Role of Antipsychotics in Mental (and Behavioral) Disorders Associated with Intellectual Disabilities: Proper Use and Risks. | Manuel A. Franco Martín.
Psychiatrist. Chief of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at CAZA (ID No.: 09278225w) |
| 10/11/2026 | 12:00-12:30 | Long-acting injectable antipsychotics. Role in intellectual disability | Juan García Mellado
Coordinator of the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at the Zamora Healthcare Complex (ID No.: 11950521C) |
| 10/11/2026 | 12:30-13:00 | Benzodiazepines and Mood-Regulating Psychotropic Medications in Intellectual Disabilities | Francisco Rodriguez Fernández. Psychiatrist . Regional Reference Unit for Medium-Term Care for Intellectual Disabilities. León Healthcare Complex. (ID No.: 27383161M) |
| 10/11/2026 | 1:00–1:30 p.m. | Other Psychotropic Medications and Biological Treatments for Intellectual Disabilities | Discussion among the psychiatrists teaching the course about their previous experiences. And case reviews. |
| 10/11/2026 | 13:30-14:00 | STOP/STAMP. Strategies for Rationalizing the Use of Psychotropic Medications in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. | Ramon Novell Alsina.
Psychiatrist specializing in mental health for people with intellectual disabilities. Former head of the mental health network specializing in intellectual disabilities in Girona, Government of Catalonia (ID No.: 46516827V) |
| 10/11/2026 | 15:30-18:00 | The Positive Behavioral Support Model as a Psychotherapeutic Tool. 150 min
· Primary and secondary prevention and reactive strategies · Person-Centered Planning · Low-activation strategies · Managing Stress and “Burnout” Among Professionals
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Ainara Gómez Blanco.
Psychologist. Director of the Plena Inclusión Mental Health Program in La Rioja (PPISAM). She is a member of the La Rioja mental health network. Director of the regional team responsible for assessing and designing support services for people with mental health and behavioral issues. (ID No.: 72789900Y) |
| November 10, 2026 | 6:00–6:30 p.m. | Changing Beliefs and Attitudes Toward People with Complex Behaviors | Carla Redondo Jimeno.
Health psychologist. Head of Social and Health Care Coordination at Plena inclusión CyL. (ID No.: 12413417H)
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Seats:
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20 free in-person spots. Reserved exclusively for individuals affiliated with a nonprofit organization serving people with intellectual disabilities and IBSAL professionals who are not part of Sacyl.
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Unlimited spots for live streaming at a cost of 20 euros.
Enrollment:
REGISTRATION:
Note: HUS staff who are not affiliated with IBSAL must register through the GESTION@FC training application: www.salud.jcyl.es/gestio@fc
The pre-registration period for IBSAL staff runs through Friday, October 1, via our website.
In order to successfully complete the course and receive the relevant certificate, it is necessary to complete 80% of the total program.
Please note that you can only be considered registered for the course when you receive the confirmation email, as there is a limit to the number of places available.
SELECTION METHOD:
Enrollment in the course will be carried out in strict order of enrollment (in courses with high demand, preference will be given to IBSAL personnel), according to the agreement of the IBSAL Training Commission.
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