Event - Working with Interpreters in Mental Health

This innovative event supported by the British Psychological Society (BPS), Careif, the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI) and the Association of Community Interpreters (ACIS) will provide a free joint training workshop for both psychologists and interpreters.

The event is on Wednesday 31 May 2023, 10am - 4pm and will take place at the BPS London Office (30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE).

There will be joint and separate training sessions during the day. Both groups will have an opportunity to discuss their respective roles and learn from each other. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

 Places are limited, so please book early.

Further details

A review conducted on behalf of the World Health Organization considered language barriers as one of the main contributing factors in restricting access to mental health services for people who had migrated and had limited proficiency in the language of the new country.

This training program improves psychologists’ knowledge and skills and confidence required to work effectively alongside interpreters in mental health settings.

Interpreting in mental health is one of the most challenging settings for both Level 6 Public Service Interpreters and Level 3 Community Interpreters, this training will help develop the ability to work in this context.