Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of, and competence in the use of, a range of low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions for common mental health problems.
- Critically evaluate the role of case management and stepped care approaches to managing common mental health problems in primary care including ongoing risk management appropriate to service protocols.
- Demonstrates high quality case recording and systematic evaluation of the process and outcomes of mental health interventions, adapting care on the basis of these evaluations
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and competence in supporting people with medication for common mental disorders to help them optimise their use of pharmacological treatment and minimise any adverse effects.
- Demonstrates experience and competence in the selection and delivery of treatment of a range of presenting problems using evidence based low intensity interventions across a range of problem descriptor including depression and two or more anxiety disorders.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and competence in using behaviour change models and strategies in the delivery of low-intensity interventions.
- Demonstrate competence in planning a collaborative low-intensity psychological or pharmacological treatment programme for common mental health problems, including managing the ending of contact.
- Critically evaluate a range of evidence-based interventions and strategies to assist patients manage their emotional distress and disturbance.
- Demonstrate competency in delivering low-intensity interventions using a range of methods including face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and competence in developing and maintaining a therapeutic alliance with patients during their treatment programme, including dealing with issues and events that threaten the alliance.
- Demonstrates the ability to use common factor competencies to manage emotional distress and maintain therapeutic alliances to support patients using low-intensity interventions.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 35 |
| Wider reading or practice | 100 |
| Lecture | 25 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 35 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Total study time | 205 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Database of abstracts of reviews of effects (DARE).
Journal Articles
Norfolk, T., Birdi, K. & Walsh, D. (2007). The role of empathy in establishing rapport in the consultation :a new model. Medical Education, 41, pp. 690–697.
Chambless, D. L. and Hollon, S. D. (1998). Defining Empirically Supported Therapies. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66(718).
Gellatly, J., Bower, P., Hennessy, S., Richards, D., Giboldy, S. & Lovell, K. (2007). What makes self-help interventions effective in the management of depressive symptoms? Meta-analysis and meta-regression. Psychological Medicine, 11(124).
Rogers, A., Oliver, D., Bower, P., Lovell, K. & Richards, D. (2004). Peoples’ understanding of a primary carebased mental health selfhelp clinic. Patient Education and Counselling, 53, pp. 4146.
Hunkeler, E. et al (2000). Efficacy of nurse tele healthcare and peer support in augmenting treatment of depression in primary care. Archives of Family Medicine, 9, pp. 700708.
Gilbody, S. et al. (2006). Collaborative care for depression in primary care: making sense of a complex intervention: systematic review and metaregression.. British Journal of Psychiatry, 189, pp. 484493.
Richards, D., et al. (2002). PUBLIC HEALTHASE: a 'health technology' approach to psychological treatment in primary mental health care. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 3, pp. 159168.
Richards, D. et al., (2008). Collaborative care for depression in UK primary care: a randomized controlled trial. Psychological Medicine, 38, pp. 279287.
Richards, D. & Suckling, R. (2008). Improving access to psychological therapy: the Doncaster demonstration site organisational model. Clinical Psychology Forum, 181(916).
BennettLevy J., Lee, N., Travers, K., Pohlman, S. and Hamernik, E. (2003). Cognitive therapy from the inside: enhancing therapist skills through practising what we preach. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 31, pp. 143–158.
Bower, P., Richards, D. & Lovell, K. (2001). The clinical and cost effectiveness of self-help treatments for anxiety and depressive disorders in primary care: A systematic review.. British Journal of General Practice, 51, pp. 838845.
Textbooks
Pryzwansky, W.B. and Wendt, R.N. (1999). Professional and Ethical Issues in Psychology: Foundations of Practice. London: WW Norton.
Schon, D.A. (1991). The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action.. London: Basic.
Lovell, K. & Richards, D. (2008). A recovery programme for depression. London: Rethink.
National Institute for Clinical Excellence, (2007a). Anxiety(amended): management of anxiety (panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, and generalised anxiety disorder) in adults in primary, secondary and community care.. London: National Institute for Clinical Excellence..
Westbrook, D., Kennerley, H. and Kirk, J. (2007). An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Skills and Applications. London: Sage.
France, R. and Robson, M. (1997). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Primary Care. London: Jessica Kingsley.
Myles, P. & Rushforth, D. (2007). A complete guide to primary care mental health.. London: Robinson.
Gilbert, P. and Leahy, R.L. (eds) (2007). The Therapeutic Relationship in the Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies. London: Routledge.
Bazire, S. (2003). Psychotropic drug directory2003/2004: the professionals’ pocket handbook and aide memoire.. Salisbury: Five pin Publishing.
Silverman, J., Kurtz, S. & Draper, J. (2005). Skills for communicating with patients. Oxford: Radcliffe Publishing.
NIMHE National Workforce Programme (2008). Medicines management: everybody’s business. a guide for service users, carers and health and social care practitioners.. York: NIMHE.
Egger, M., Smith, G. & Altman, D. (2001). Systematic reviews in health care: meta analysis in context. London: BMJ Publications.
FT Healthcare (2001). The Health Address Book – A Directory of Health Support Groups. London: FT Healthcare.
Roth A.D. and Pilling S. (2007). The competences required to deliver effective cognitive and behavioural therapy for people with depression and with anxiety disorders. London: DoH.
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (2007b). Depression (amended): management of depression in primary and secondary care.. London: National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Richards, D. & Whyte, M. (2008). Stepped care for common mental health problems: a handbook for low intensity workers. Oxford: Wiley (in press).
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Method of repeat year: 2x failure of assessment 1 leads to immediate withdraw from programme as specified in national curriculum.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Reflective essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Reflective essay | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External