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BS008 Mental Health Bundle

Mental Health Bundle

The complete Mental Health bundle, includes four modules, prepared to support training appropriate to Mental Health Awareness. The training supports the worker with career development, improved self-confidence and ensure that they are working in accordance with current practice.

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Course Description

The complete Mental Health Awareness Bundle, includes four modules and is designed to support training appropriate to the subject area. The training supports the worker with career development, improved self-confidence and will ensure that they are working in accordance with current practice.

 

Aims

The aim of the PTC material related to Mental Health Awareness is designed to review a range of conditions and appropriate treatments.

 

Objectives:

 

1.Show an understanding of the range and types of mental health issues or problems

2.Understand the possible causes of metal health issues or problems

3.Describe the signs and symptoms of a range of mental health issues or problems

4.Describe the management and treatment options for mental health issues or problems

Summary of Content:

Range and Type of Mental Health Issues or Problems

-    Stress

-    Anxiety

When is Anxiety a problem?

Why does Anxiety become a problem?

-    Phobias

-    Specific phobias

-    Social (general) phobias

-    Depression

-    Post-natal Depression

 

What is Post-Natal Depression?

-    Puerperal Psychosis

-    Bipolar Disorder

-    Schizophrenia

-    Self-harm

-    Eating Disorders

-    Bereavement

-    Neurological Conditions

 

The Causes of Mental Health Issues or Problems

-    External Factors

-    Internal Factors

 

Genetic factors

-    Biochemical imbalance

-    Neurological Conditions

-    Post-natal depression

-    Bipolar disorder

-    Schizophrenia

-    Self-Harm

-    Eating disorders

 

 

The Signs, Symptoms and Effects of a Range of Mental Health Issues or Problems

Stress, Physical, emotional, behavioural, mental, organisational  & health effects

Anxiety, Level of stress and personality issues, Managing anxiety 

 

-    Phobias, Anxiety, fear, behaviour, social effects

-    Depression, Negativity, moods, behaviour, The cycle of depression

-    Post Natal Depression, Moods, behaviour, feelings, social and relationship issues

-    Bipolar Disorder, Manic and depressive episodes

-    Schizophrenia, Delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking and behaviour

-    Self Harm, Feelings, triggers

-    Eating Disorders, Feelings, physiological and psychological issues

-    Bereavement, Stages of grieving

-    Neurological, Mood, personality, memory, hallucinations, delusions

 

Management and Treatment of Mental Health Issues or Problems        

-    Roles and Responsibilities

-    Counsellor and Other Therapists

-    Psychiatrist

-    The Voluntary Sector

-    Occupational Therapist

-    The Role of the Social Worker

-    Care Manager

-    Care Worker

 

Medication and Medical Therapies

 

Counselling, Talking and Cognitive Therapies

 

Practical Support

 

Complementary Therapies

 

Self-Help Strategies

 

Getting Help

 

Preventing Danger, Harm and Abuse

 

Treatment of Underlying Conditions

 

-    Families Friends and Loved Ones

 

Legislation

-    Mental Health Act 1983

-    Care Standards Act 2000

 

Previous Knowledge Required

Not applicable

 

Support

Self Study Materials Only

 

Assessment

Not applicable

 

Modules

• Causes of Mental Health
• Management and Treatment
• Signs and Symptoms
• Types of Mental Health

 

Awarding Body

Not applicable

 

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£99.00

Suggested Duration:

Format: Electronic PDF