Mental Health

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Mental Health

Mental health disorders are now one of the main healthcare problems across the world.  This programme aims to equip healthcare professionals with vital skills and strategies to help a patient experiencing a mental health problem, such as depression, anxiety or bipolar.

Developed by NHS England elearning for healthcare and various partner organisations, including the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the content has been written and peer-reviewed by leading clinical specialists in the UK. It is relevant to all health and social care practitioners around the world – regardless of specialty or profession.

Highly interactive learning for practitioners globally

The Mental Health elearning Programme features many interactive elements, such as clinical case studies, diagrams and self-assessment questions to help embed learning and foster deeper understanding. There are also links to further reading for more advanced learning on mental health issues.

On successful completion of each module assessment, you can download or print a certificate as evidence of your learning.

The content is available online so you can fit the learning around your busy schedule.

 

What Will You Learn?

  • Produced by clinical experts in the UK
  • Dynamic and engaging content, with videos, case studies and questions

Course Content

Course Content
This programme is arranged into two modules: Mental Health Awareness and the Mental Capacity Act. These modules are divided into bite-sized learning sessions, with each taking around 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can dip into the content whenever you choose and recap any material as needed. Module 1: Mental Health Awareness This interactive programme consists of a number of modules covering mental health awareness for healthcare professionals, perinatal mental health, mental health in emergency medicine and mental health for practice nurses. These sessions cover issues such as misuse of alcohol or drugs, medication for mental health and care planning. Module 2: the Mental Capacity Act This module consists of sessions covering topics such as the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) as part of human rights, assessing mental capacity, planning ahead using the MCA, patient best interests, restraint, Deprivation of Liberty and the relationship between the MCA and the Mental Health Act. Additional sessions cover the MCA and young people aged 16 or 17, research involving people who lack capacity, the Mental Capacity Act and adult safeguarding and finally settling disputes and disagreements.