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Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse

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1.5-3 Hours
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Length
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Course description

Mental health care and wellbeing are becoming increasingly important aspects of health provision in health systems around the world. The course begins by introducing you to areas of mental health where the activities, actions or habits of people endanger their health and welfare. The course introduces the learner to suicide, conditions that are likely to be a cause of suicide, and preventative treatment measures. Next, the course teaches how to manage violent patients and outlines the complex area of substance abuse. The course describes the long and short-term effects of substance abuse, and identifies the signs, symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of alcohol, opioids and barbiturates.This mental health studies course will be of great interest to healthcare professionals or those interested in the field of mental health, counselling, psychotherapy, therapeutics and other related areas of healthcare.

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Training content

Mental Health Studies - Understanding Suicide

Description: In this module, you will gain an indepth insight into the different types of suicide. You will learn about the signs to look out for and the conditions that are likely to cause suicide. This module will teach you about myths and facts that surround suicide and inform you on the methods to manage a potential suicide victim.

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Suicide and Types of Suicide Behavior
  • Myths and Facts about Suicide
  • Immediate Danger Signs of Suicide Intent
  • Lesson Summary

Mental Health Studies - Violent and Hostile Behavior

Description: This module will teach you about the most common factors in violent behavior. You will learn about the methods that are used to manage a violent patient who is unarmed and also the methods to use if a violent patient is armed.

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Management of Violent or Hostile Behavior
  • Management of Violent or Armed Behavior
  • Lesson Summary

Mental Health Studies - Substance Abuse

Description: In this module, you will gain an insight into the various types of substance abuse. You will learn how to identify symptoms for different substance abuse and how to treat a substance abuser. You will also learn about tolerance levels for each individual and how the list of substances commonly inhaled changes constantly.

  • Learning Outcomes
  • Introduction to Substance Abuse
  • Barbiturates and Sedatives as Central Nervous System Depressants
  • Opioids (Narcotics) Use
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants: LSD and Inhalants
  • Alcohol as a Central Nervous System Depressant
  • Lesson Summary

Course assessment

  • Assessment: Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse Assessment

Certification / Credits

Having completed this course you will be able to:

  • Identify the signs and types of suicide behaviors
  • Cite conditions that are likely to cause of suicide
  • Identify the most common precipitating factors in violent behavior
  • Identify the methods used to manage the violent patient who is unarmed or armed
  • Describe the factors impacting the effect of the particular substance on the individual
  • Identify the long and short-term effects of substance abuse
  • Identify the signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of alcohol, opioids and barbiturates
  • Identify behavior changes resulting from substance abuse
  • Describe body mechanism adjustments and tolerance levels to substances

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