AIMS
To be able to care for those living with Schizophrenia
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Be aware of the causes of Mental Health Conditions
- Gain an understanding of Schizophrenia
- Understand the differences between Psychosis and Schizophrenia
- Know how Schizophrenia is assessed and diagnosed
- Know some common triggers of the condition
- Gain an awareness of the common symptoms of Schizophrenia, and how they can affect those living with the condition
- Know how Schizoaffective Disorder is assessed and diagnosed
- Know some common triggers of the condition
- Gain an awareness of some common symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder, and how they can affect those living with the condition
- Gain an awareness of related Mental Health Conditions
- Be aware of how Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder are treated
- Be aware of your role and responsibilities regarding the care of people with these conditions
- Be aware of some common misconceptions surrounding the conditions
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Mental Health Conditions
- What Causes Mental Health Conditions?
- Facts and Statistics
About Schizophrenia
- What is Schizophrenia?
- What is Psychosis?
- Causes of Psychosis
- Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
- Triggers
Types of Schizophrenia
- Acute and Continuous Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Hebephrenic Schizophrenia
- Catatonic Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
- What is Schizoaffective Disorder
- Mania and Depression
- Causes of Schizoaffective Disorder
- Diagnosis
- Triggers
Types of Schizoaffective Disorder
- Manic
- Depressive
- Mixed
- Related Disorders
Related Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder
- Personality Disorders
Legislation
- Mental Capacity Act
- Adults with Incapacity Act
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Mental Health Acts
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Equality Act
Care and Treatment
- Care Planning
- Recording and Reporting Changes
- Community Mental Health Teams
- Acute Episodes
- Medication
- Psychological Treatment
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manager's Responsibilities
- Nurse and Team Leader Responsibilities
- Carer's Responsibilities
