Module overview
This integrated module focuses on the application and practice of the knowledge and skills relevant to mental health in clinical practice. It builds on knowledge and skills from years 1 and 2 and focuses on their application to clinical practice in the context of students' Primary Care, Surgery and Medicine placements. In particular, it aims to help students reflect on the importance of the relationship between mental health and health experiences.
Additionally, it will raise awareness of the potential impact of clinical practice on the mental health of students and health care professionals and encourage reflection on how mental health can impact how people practise. The module aims to equip students with the conceptual frameworks and practical skills necessary to be able to manage mental health during clinical practice.
The focus is on “Mental Health”, the ability to function psychologically, as opposed to “Psychiatry” ( the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric conditions explored in the year 4 Psychiatry module).