A portfolio of evidence comprising of four sections, one relating to each of the learning outcomes.
Wordage for each section must not exceed 1,100. Total wordage for the whole portfolio must not exceed 4,400.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Group and individual tutorials around the production of the profile, and to give feedback on progress

Focus on the medical model in relation to a number of mental disorders namely:
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Dementia
The module focus is on the assessment, signs and symptoms of these disorders. Common treatments and interventions are discussed, with appropriate recognition of risk assessment and management. Service user and carer perspectives are integrated throughout.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (21 hours)
15 hours Interactive lectures
3 hours Service user perspective
3 hours Assessment support

Guided Independent Study: (129 hours)
40 hours Reading
30 hours Web searching / evidence finding
15 hours Preparing profile
25 hours Blackboard
19 hours Personal reflection

Library and I.T services
Access to the internet for use when searching for evidence and/or research on sites like GOV.UK, Care Quality Commission, NICE, SANE, MIND etc
Core text books

Cromby J, Harper D & Reavey P (2013) Psychology, Mental Health and Distress. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Norman I and Ryrie I (2013) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing - A Textbook of Principles and Practice. 3rd
edition Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Pilgrim D (2014) Key concepts in mental health. 3rd edition NewYork: Sage.
Taylor B (2010) Reflective Practice for Healthcare Professions - A Practical Guide. 3rd edition Maidenhead: Open University
Press.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of common mental health problems and conditions. (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Evaluate one evidence based approach which you have observed being used to help an individual experiencing mental distress. (Analysis, Problem Solving)

3. Identify another evidence based approach, and discuss how this might have impacted on the client you have focused on for learning outcome two. (Communication, Learning)

4. Reflect upon your own ability to work with and communicate with an individual suffering from mental distress. (Communication, Reflection)