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Mental Health - Depression & Anxiety

Despite the prevalence of ‘common mental health problems’ in our society, there are misunderstandings about conditions such as Depression and Anxiety. Often people in psychological distress will present with a bewildering range of symptoms which are not easy to diagnose by professionals. This can make accessing help and treatment difficult, causing problems for the person, family and carers. This one day course is designed for those who have attended basic awareness training and wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of these Mental Health Issues.

This course can help anyone working with people experiencing mental health problems to be more effective in their interactions and have a greater sense of the options and services available in the management and treatment of Depression and Anxiety.

Course objectives and content:
• Recognising Depression and Anxiety ( Including DSM IV)
• Exploring types of Depression, prevalence in society and stigma
• Looking at treatment options for Depression and Anxiety
• Awareness of medication prescribed for depression and anxiety
• Considering potential problems such as medication side effects, issues of compliance and withdrawal
• Understanding impact of alcohol and illicit drugs
• Exploring cultural and gender perceptions of mental distress
• Awareness of Electro-Convulsive Treatment (ECT) and The Mental Health Act
• The Care Programme Approach and partnership working between statutory and non statutory agencies
• The concept of advocacy and ‘recovery’ a new direction for Mental Health Services

This course supports the “knowledge” component of the following L3 Units:
CMH301, CMH302
 

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