NHS Literacy Course
Real-World Mental Health in ED / AMU / UTC
Practical mental health management for acute settings. Cover self-harm, capacity assessment, substance misuse, personality disorder, children in crisis, risk documentation, and legal interfaces.
3 hours
3 CPD Hours
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Assess and manage self-harm presentations safely
- Conduct mental capacity assessments
- Recognize and manage substance misuse
- Approach personality disorder with compassion and boundaries
- Assess risk and document mental health presentations defensibly
Key Topics Covered
- Self-harm assessment and management
- Mental capacity assessment
- Substance misuse and intoxication
- Personality disorder presentations
- Children and adolescents in mental health crisis
- Risk assessment and documentation
- Mental Health Act and legal frameworks
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
All front-door clinicians