Module code: PSY7024-B
PWPs assess and support people with common mental health problems in the self- management of their recovery. To do so they must be able to undertake a range of patient-centred assessments and be able to identify the main areas of concern relevant to the assessment undertaken. They need to have knowledge and competence to be able to apply these in a range of different assessment formats and settings as well as via a range of delivery methods. These different elements or types of assessment include screening/triage assessment within an IAPT service; risk assessment; provisional diagnostic (problem descriptor) assessment; psychometric assessment (using the IAPT standardised symptom measures); problem focused assessment; and intervention planning assessment. In all these components of assessment they need to be able to engage patients and establish an appropriate relationship whilst gathering information in a collaborative manner. PWPs must have knowledge of mental health disorders, including complex and severe presentations and the suitable care pathways for these in order to facilitate onward referral. PWPs must also have knowledge of the evidence-based therapeutic options available for common mental health disorders and be able to communicate this knowledge in a clear and unambiguous way so that people can make informed treatment choices, within and beyond IAPT services. In addition, they must have knowledge of the COM-B behaviour change model and how this can inform choice of goals and interventions. This module will, therefore, equip PWPs with a good understanding of the incidence, prevalence and presentation of common mental health problems and evidence-based treatment choices. Skills teaching will develop PWPs core common factors competencies of active listening Download the PDF for PSY7024-B_2024_5.pdf