(1) An introduction to mental health and disorders | ➢ Factors affecting mental health ➢ Symptoms of mental disorders ➢ Severe and common mental disorders |
(2) Mental health first aid | ➢ Responding to people with; ■Unexplained physical complaints ■Excess worry and panic ■Unusual sadness or suicidal thoughts ■Persistent tiredness ■Sleeping problems ■Psychotic symptoms |
(3) Practice-based skills | ➢ Introduction to counselling ➢ Problem solving techniques ➢ Home visits ➢ Supporting the family ➢ Referring to mental health professionals ➢ Understanding drug treatments |
(4) Mental health promotion | ➢ Introduction to mental health promotion ➢ Stigma and discrimination ➢ Poverty and mental health ➢ Gender and mental health |