Learning Objectives

• Describe primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies in mental health and their role in community well-being
• Understand the application of screening and diagnosis in mental health
• Outline the diagnostic and screening tools that can be used to identify mental health disorders (MSE, MMSE, DSM -5, K10, Q2, DASS21, Psychosis screening, PC-PTSD-Screening)
• Identify the risk factors, symptoms/diagnostic criteria and treatment options for depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and psychotic disorders
• Outline the epidemiology of suicide including suicide rates across population groups, risk factors, and protective factors
• Identify tools to evaluate the risk of suicide and supports that are available for someone who is at risk of suicide
• Using case studies, carry out a basic mental health review using the MSE
• Using case studies, develop an understanding of how to undertake a suicide risk assessment

Mental Health Prevention

• what does mental health prevention do?
• what are the 3 levels of mental health prevention?
• what does mental health promotion do?
• what is the overlap between mental health promotion and prevention?

Mental Health Screening Tools

• is screening the same thing as diagnosing?
• compare the sensitivity and specificity of screening tools?
• what are some issues associated with mental health diagnoses?
• what are the 7 components of an MSE?