AIMS
To gain an understanding of the types of Mental Illnesses that may affect people and how best to support them
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Be aware of the history of mental health treatment in the UK
- Recognise the stigma surrounding mental health
- Understand how mental health impacts the care sector
- Recognise the key legislation underpinning the treatment of mental illness
- Be aware of the causes of mental health conditions
- Know different types of mental health conditions
- Be aware of the different types of personality disorders
- Recognise the symptoms of psychosis and schizophrenia
- Know how psychosis and schizophrenia are treated
- Recognise the impact of stress on wellbeing and mental health
- Understand how mental health issues can impact the elderly
- Be aware of the different ways mental illness can manifest
- Know how care plans are used
LESSONS AND TOPICS
About Mental Health
- Be aware of the history of mental health treatment in the UK
- Recognise the stigma surrounding mental health
- Understand how mental health impacts the care sector
Psychosis and Schizophrenia
- What is Psychosis
- Causes of Psychosis
- Diagnosis of Psychosis
- What is Schizophrenia
- Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
Legislation
- Recognise the key legislation surrounding the treatment of mental illness
Stress
- Recognise the impact of stress on wellbeing and mental health
What Causes Mental Health Conditions?
- Be aware of the causes of mental health conditions
Elderly Mental Illness
- Understand how mental health issues can impact the elderly
- Be aware of the different ways mental illness can manifest
- Mental Health and De-escalation
Types of Mental Health Conditions
- Know different types of mental health conditions
- Be aware of the different types of personality disorders
Care Planning
- Know how care plans are used
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