Integrating Care: Depression, Anxiety and Physical Illness
Understand the connection between physical and mental health, and improve your ability to identify symptoms and sources of help.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone affected by physical and mental illness, their families and carers, and those working in healthcare.
What topics will you cover?
Overview of the mind and body link and why it matters
The impact of depression and anxiety on health and quality of life
Approaches to integrating mental and physical healthcare
Communication skills to overcome barriers to talking about distress in illness
Challenges to identifying depression and anxiety in people with a physical illness
Assessment and management of suicide risk
Self-care techniques and sources of support for depression and anxiety
Treatment options, including talking therapies and medication
