This course is suitable for individuals with an interest in mental health issues, but specifically for those involved in occupational health including physicians, nurses and psychotherapists. You will understand more about the assessment and management of workers with a range of mental health problems and psychological issues.
Programme content
The syllabus is as follows:
Background and overview
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Definitions and terminology of ‘mental health’
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Exploration of different mental health issues
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Extent of the problems
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Rationale for prevention and health promotion
Legislation
Exposure
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Workplace exposure to psychosocial hazards
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Commuting and domestic life as contributory factors
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Psychometric assessment
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Demonstration of common assessment tools
Effects
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Acute and long terms effects of psychosocial problems
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Association with other disorders
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Classification and staging of severity
Management of workers
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Health surveillance for psychosocial hazards
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Positive mental health promotion
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Stress / distress assessments
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Clinical assessment
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Advice to individuals & management
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MCQs
You are assessed via a live ‘worker’ assessment.
Related links
Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine website: www.haps.bham.ac.uk/ioem
School of Health and Population Sciences website: www.haps.bham.ac.uk