CPD module: mental health

After completing this module you should be more aware of:

• The epidemiology of common mental health problems.
• Factors that are associated with mental illness.
• The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme.
• Talking therapies available through the NHS.
• NICE CG90 ‘Depression in adults: recognition and management.’
• The core recommendations and priorities in CG90.
• NICE recommendations on selecting an antidepressant.
• Recommendations around initiating and monitoring anti-depressant medication.
• Points to consider when switching, stopping or combining antidepressants.