Lessons
6 lessons · 6h 10min total
Mental Health in Non-Specialist Clinical Settings
An overview of the prevalence, presentation, and identification of common mental health conditions in primary and specialist clinical settings.
Screening Tools: GAD-7, PHQ-9, and Beyond
A practical guide to validated screening tools — when to use them, how to interpret results, and how to communicate findings with patients.
Trauma-Informed Communication
Core principles of trauma-informed care and how to apply them in clinical consultations — language, boundaries, and pacing.
Anxiety and Depression: A Clinical Approach
Evidence-based brief intervention strategies for anxiety and depression in the non-specialist setting, including behavioural activation and psychoeducation.
Chronic Pain and Mental Health Comorbidity
The bidirectional relationship between chronic pain and psychological distress — and integrated approaches to management.
Referring Well: Pathways, Communication, and Collaboration
How to refer patients to specialist mental health services effectively — what information to include, how to manage the transition, and when to refer.