Mental Health Matters

Course Content:-

To update participants in safe effective prescribing for people with anxiety & depression.

• Background & diagnosis of depression & anxiety including use of diagnostic tools
• Risk assessments
• Use of antidepressants including pharmacology, monitoring, common & red flag side effects and prescribing considerations
• Use of ancillary medication in anxiety & depression
• Physical health medications that can impact mental health
• Case studies

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will have an increased understanding of

• Background and diagnosis of anxiety & depression
• Pharmacology management of anxiety & depression using current NICE guidelines
• Management of common side effects