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PST1106 Emergency Mental Health Response
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit explores the range of mental illness and distress which result in situations which require an emergency response.
The aetiology of mental illness, the role of stress and support, the impact of culture and the factors which impact upon outcomes will be analysed. The unit examines the practical skills needed in managing tense situations including communication and de-escalation as well as pharmacological interventions in managing acute mental health crises.

 



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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013