Learning Objectives:
- Understand what we mean by 'mental health'?
- Be able to explain the facts surrounding mental health, and dispel common myths
- Understand and describe common mental health disorders, including: anxiety; depression; eating disorders; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia, as well as behaviours such as self-harm
- Identify and describe the common signs and symptoms of a mental health disorder
- Appreciate how attitudes towards mental ill-health can impact upon people
- Explain the concept of parity of esteem
- Understand how you can support a person who is dealing with a mental health issue