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Anxiety Disorders: Generalised Anxiety Disorder

category: Psychiatry, Mental health, Primary health care

3hr, 3RCNA-CNE
$29.95

This activity has been endorsed by APEC number: 071107046 as authorised by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia, according to approved criteria.

Overview

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a clinically diagnosable condition that may present in isolation but often coexists with other anxiety disorders, depression, alcohol and substance misuse, and other mental or physical conditions. Patients may also present with sub-clinical symptoms, which are not severe, consistent or chronic enough to meet the diagnostic criteria.

This tutorial aims to enable health care professionals, particularly those working in primary care, to recognise the symptoms of GAD, enabling them to offer appropriate support and advice to patients with anxiety and to know when to refer them for specialist help.

It is part of a series of five tutorials on anxiety disorders, which are categorised as such because overwhelming and irrational anxiety is common to all of them. For this reason there is a certain amount of overlap between these tutorials, for example in relation to understanding anxiety and how it is treated. However, these disorders also differ significantly so each tutorial stands alone and all or any of them may be completed in any order.

The series also includes:
Anxiety Disorders: Phobias;
Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder;
Anxiety Disorders: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder;
Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder.

About the author

Louise Roberts, BA (Law). Louise is a health care writer and editor with over 25 years’ experience in journalism, much of that specialising in health. She began her career on newspapers in South Africa, where she was chief sub-editor of the Daily Dispatch and City Press, worked on the Johannesburg Sunday Times and freelanced for Business Day. She moved to London in 1990 and freelanced for the London Sunday Times and the Times Educational Supplements before moving into health care. She was chief sub-editor of Nursing Standard and production editor of Nursing Times before becoming a freelance health care editor and writer, including working on the World Wide Wounds website and various European Wound Management Association publications. She emigrated to Australia in 2006 and lives in Melbourne.

Learning objectives

At the end of this tutorial, participants will be able to:

Be able to identify the symptoms of GAD;
Understand how GAD is diagnosed;
Be familiar with a range of treatment options;
Feel confident in advising patients who present with symptoms of GAD.

Anxiety Disorders: Phobias

category: Mental health, Primary health care

6hr, 6RCNA-CNE
$49.95

Overview

Phobias are the most common type of anxiety disorder in Australia and can be divided into three broad categories: specific phobias, agoraphobia and social phobia. All three can cause great distress and often co-exist with other phobias and anxiety disorders, and panic attacks.

This tutorial aims to enable health care professionals, particularly those working in primary care, to recognise the symptoms of phobias, enabling them to offer appropriate support and advice to patients with phobias and to know when to refer them for specialist help.

It is part of a series of five tutorials on anxiety disorders, which are categorised as such because overwhelming and irrational anxiety is common to all of them. For this reason there is a certain amount of overlap between these tutorials, for example in relation to understanding anxiety and how it is treated. However, these disorders also differ significantly so each tutorial stands alone and all or any of them may be completed in any order.

The series also includes:
Anxiety Disorders: Generalised Anxiety Disorder;
Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder;
Anxiety Disorders: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder;
Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder.

About the author

Learning objectives

At the end of this tutorial, participants will be able to:

Be able to identify the symptoms of a phobia;
Be aware of the differences between the three types of phobias;
Understand how a phobia is diagnosed;
Be familiar with a range of treatment options;
Feel confident in advising patients who present with symptoms of a phobia.

Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 1

category: Mental health

7hr, 7RCNA-CNE
$59.95

This activity has been endorsed by APEC number: 071107046 as authorised by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia, according to approved criteria.

Overview

This tutorial is the first in a three-part series on major depressive disorder, a complex and often underdiagnosed condition that is likely to affect one in five people at some time in their lives.

It will focus specifically on what is meant by major depressive disorder, and its prevalence, possible causes and associated risk factors. It will also highlight the social and personal costs of what can be a devastating condition.

We recommend that the tutorials in this series are completed in order. They are:
1. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 1.
2. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 2, which focuses on screening for and diagnosing major depressive disorder.
3. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 3, which focuses on pharmacological and psychological treatments.

All three tutorials emphasise that major depressive disorder is a treatable condition and that health care professionals have a crucial role to play in advising and supporting this group of patients, and helping to improve their quality of life.

About the author

Rael Martell is a Melbourne-based journalist specialising in health and social care. He has recently worked as a writer for Beyond Blue: The National Depression Initiaitve. Rael has worked for publications in Australia and the UK, including The Times, Nursing Standard, Nursing Times and the general practitioners' and health workers' magazines GP, Pulse and Community Care (all in London).

Learning objectives

At the end of this tutorial, participants will be able to:

Understand what is meant by the term major depressive disorder;
Be aware of the most widely accepted theories on the causes of and risk factors for major depressive disorder;
Be able to recognise the symptoms of major depressive disorder and know how patients are likely to present in health care settings;
Understand what distinguishes major depressive disorder from other related psychiatric conditions.

Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 2

category: Mental health

5hr, 5RCNA-CNE
$39.95

This activity has been endorsed by APEC number: 071107046 as authorised by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia, according to approved criteria.

Overview

This tutorial is the second in a three-part series on major depressive disorder, a complex and often underdiagnosed condition that is likely to affect one in five Australians at some time in their lives. It will examine screening for and diagnosing major depressive disorder, and a range of medical conditions and medications that may cause, contribute to or exacerbate the condition.

We recommend that the tutorials in this series are completed in order. They are:
1. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 1, which focuses on what is meant by major depressive disorder, its prevalence, possible causes and associated risk factors, and the social and personal costs of what can be a devastating condition.
2. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 2, which focuses on screening for and diagnosing major depressive disorder.
3. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 3, which focuses on pharmacological and psychological treatments.

All three tutorials emphasise that major depressive disorder is a treatable condition and that health care professionals have a crucial role to play in advising and supporting this group of patients, and helping to improve their quality of life.

About the author

Learning objectives

At the end of this tutorial, participants will be able to:

Be aware of the most commonly used screening methods for major depressive disorder;
Be aware of the most widely used diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder;
Understand the distinction between screening for and diagnosing major depression;
Understand that other illnesses, conditions and medical procedures may cause or contribute to the development of major depressive disorder;
Be aware that some medications may contribute to the development of major depression or exacerbate the condition.

Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 3

category: Mental health

6hr, 6RCNA-CNE
$49.95

This activity has been endorsed by APEC number: 071107046 as authorised by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia, according to approved criteria.

Overview

This tutorial is the third in a three-part series on major depressive disorder, a complex and often underdiagnosed condition that is likely to affect one in five people at some time in their lives. It will examine the pharmacological and psychological treatments available for major depressive disorder.

We recommend that the tutorials in this series are completed in order. They are:
1. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 1, which focuses on what is meant by major depressive disorder, its prevalence, possible causes and associated risk factors, and the social and personal costs of what can be a devastating condition.
2. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 2, which focuses on screening for and diagnosing major depressive disorder.
3. Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Part 3, which focuses on pharmacological and psychological treatments.

All three tutorials emphasise that major depressive disorder is a treatable condition and that health care professionals have a crucial role to play in advising and supporting this group of patients, and helping to improve their quality of life.

About the author

Learning objectives

At the end of this tutorial, participants will be able to:

Understand the importance of accurate and adequate assessment for major depression;
Be familiar with a range of treatment options for major depressive disorder;
Be aware of the most commonly used medications and their serious adverse effects;
Have a basic understanding of the psychological treatments available.

Understanding Autism

category: Mental health

3hr, 3RCNA-CNE
$29.95

This activity has been endorsed by APEC number: 071107046 as authorised by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia, according to approved criteria.

Overview

Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that impairs social interaction and communication, and manifests itself in repetitive behaviour and an inability to empathise with others.

The phrase ‘autistic spectrum disorder’ (ASD) is used to account for the varying degrees of severity in the manifestation of the disorder. The word ‘spectrum’ reflects the range of impairment, from mild to severe, and the fact that any two people with ASD may not behave in the same way.

ASD can have a profound effect on the families of affected individuals, who may find themselves becoming full-time carers and guardians and may therefore be in need of respite. A range of health care and social service professionals may therefore be involved in the care of people with ASD and their families.

This tutorial considers the diagnosis and presentation of autism in health care settings and explores some of the myths surrounding what is a complex and still little-understood condition.

About the author

Learning objectives

At the end of this tutorial, participants will be able to:

Be able to identify the symptoms of autism;
Have an overview of the history of the condition’s diagnosis;
Understand the controversy surrounding the disorder’s causes and treatments;
Understand the challenges faced by people with autism and their families.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

category: Mental health

4hr, 4RCNA-CNE
$39.95

This activity has been endorsed by APEC number: 071107046 as authorised by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia, according to approved criteria.

Overview

The purpose of this tutorial is to:

* Enable health professionals to recognise the symptoms of bipolar disorder;
* Help clinicians improve their management and care of people with the condition;
* Provide information on contemporary research and theories on bipolar disorder;
* Shed light on the complexity, controversy and myths surrounding the condition.

About the author

Learning objectives

At the end of this tutorial, participants will be able to:

Be able to recognise how people with bipolar disorder are likely to present in a health care setting;
Understand what is meant by the ‘bipolar spectrum’;
Be up-to-date on current theories on the causes of the condition;
Be aware of some of the most common treatments for the disorder.

Understanding Eating Disorders

category: Mental health

5hr, 5RCNA-CNE
$39.95

This activity has been endorsed by APEC number: 071107046 as authorised by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia, according to approved criteria.

Overview

Eating disorders have significantly high morbidity and mortality rates and, by definition, can dominate individuals' lives and those of their family and friends.

The causes of eating disorders are complex and they represent a huge challenge to health professionals as the success of treatment, particularly for anorexia nervosa, is limited and the methods can be controversial.

For health care professionals, working with a mainly female and often young group of patients who may be starving themselves can be stressful and upsetting, and requires enormous patience, understanding and empathy with patients and their families. However, health professionals can make a difference and eating disorders can be overcome.

This tutorial describes the various types of eating disorders and highlights the ways in which health professionals dealing with this complex and demanding group of conditions can help those in need of support and care.

About the author

Learning objectives

At the end of this tutorial, participants will be able to:

Be aware of current theories on the causes of eating disorders;
Be able to identify the different types of eating disorders;
Be able to recognise the symptoms of an eating disorder;
Know what treatments are available to patients with eating disorders;
Understand the severity of eating disorders and the risks and challenges they present.

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