Course Aims:
- Discuss the nature, scope and impact of mental health on adults of all ages.
- Explain the different types of depression and the impact of gender on depression.
- Explain the nature of anxiety and related conditions, and consider possible responses that may be used for these conditions.
- Explain the nature of schizophrenia and consider the responses that might be taken to such conditions.
- Explain the scope and nature of antisocial personality disorders, and consider the responses that might be taken to such conditions.
- Explain the scope and nature of eating disorders in adults, and consider the responses that might be taken to such conditions.
- Explain the scope and nature of dementia in adults, and consider the responses that might be taken to such conditions.
- Identify a wide range of self-help options that can be facilitated for sufferers of mental health problems.
- Identify mental health services and support options available for those with mental health issues.
LEARN TO BETTER UNDERSTAND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
Mental health issues often result from a combination of different factors. Some may be biological (e.g. affected by things such as genetics, physiology, diet, biochemistry). Others can be affected by a person’s environment (e.g. the people that surround them, the things they do and the circumstances they are in).
Negative emotions can slowly undermine psychological health if they persist. People can feel so snowed under that the negative thoughts and feelings override more positive and adaptive ways of living. They can lead to poor behavioural choices like alcohol and drug abuse.
Clearly there is overlap between these factors. Someone who is struggling under the weight of negative emotions may drink excessive quantities of alcohol to dampen their feelings. This can cause them to develop physical problems, it could impede their quality of sleep, make them feel irritated, they could become angry, frustrated and begin to act aggressively.
Course Structure & Content:
There are 9 lessons in this course, which include the content shown below:
Introduction To Mental Health Issues
- Introduction.
- Definition Of Abnormality – Social Constructs.
- Definition Of Abnormality – Statistical Infrequency.
- Definition Of Abnormality – Failing to Function Adequately.
- Labelling And Mental Health.
- So How Does This Relate to Mental Illness?
- Case Study – African Caribbean People and Schizophrenia.
- More On Stigmatisation and Labelling.
- Causes Of Mental Illness.
- Social And Environmental Factors.
- Physical Factors.
- Psychological Factors.
- Diathesis-Stress Model.
- Treatments For Mental Health Problems.
Depression In Men and Women
- Introduction.
- Forms Of Depression.
- Determining Which Type of Depression.
- Triggers To Depression.
- Causes Of Depression.
- Risk Factors for Depression.
- Gender And Depression.
- Older People and Depression.
- Psychological Aspects of Long-Term Grief.
- Other Types of Depression.
- Treatment For Depression.
Anxiety, Phobias and OCD
- Introduction.
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
- Treatments.
Schizophrenia
- Introduction.
- Causes Of Schizophrenia.
- Symptoms Of Schizophrenia.
- Diagnosing Schizophrenia.
- Subtypes Of Schizophrenia.
- Treatment Of Schizophrenia.
- Management Of the Acute Syndrome.
Antisocial Personality Disorders
- Personality Disorders.
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (Psychopathy).
- Causes Of Psychopathy.
- Treatment Of Psychopathy.
Eating Disorders
- Introduction.
- Causes Of Eating Disorders.
- Anorexia Nervosa.
- Body Image And Self Esteem.
- Physical Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa.
- Treatment For Anorexia.
- Bulimia Nervosa.
- Associated Behaviours.
- Physical Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa.
- Treatment For Bulimia.
- Obesity.
- Psychological Complications.
- Treatment For Obesity.
Dementias
- Introduction.
- Definition.
- Types Of Dementia.
- Causes Of Dementia.
- Dementia And Old Age.
- Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Vascular Dementia.
- Care And Management of Dementia.
Helping Yourself in Mental Health Issues
- Introduction.
- A Holistic Approach to Mental Health.
- Diet And Exercise.
- Imbalances In the Body.
- Psychological And Psychosocial Factors.
- The Role of Friends and Family – Social Support Networks.
- Self-Help Groups.
- Self-Control Techniques.
Services For Mental Health Issues
- Introduction.
- Counselling Approaches.
- Counsellor.
- Psychotherapist.
- Clinical Psychologist.
- Psychiatrist.
- Nurses And Professional Carers.
- Crisis Centres.
- Telephone And Online Counselling.
- Group Therapy.
- Complimentary Therapies.
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Learn more about mental health conditions with this 100 hour course.
- Learn and understand the potential causes, nature, and treatment options to enable you to provide hope for the sufferers of mental health conditions.
- With knowledge comes power – learning about this subject can help the development of strategies to effectively manage a range of mental health conditions.
- This course is a valuable stand alone course, or can be studied in conjunction with other courses as a qualification course.
WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?
The Managing Mental Health In Adults course is suitable for-
- Social workers
- Counsellors
- Teachers
- Psychologists
- Trainee counsellors
- Volunteer counsellors
- Mental health workers
- Learning disability workers
- Support workers
- Health and well-being workers
- Stress management consultants
- Anger management consultants
- Human resources staff
- Law enforcement
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Advice workers
- Helpline counsellors
- Homelessness workers
- Anyone who supports and is interested in people with mental health issues
