Unit 19: Understand mental health problems

1. Understand the types of mental ill health

• 1.1 Describe the following types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system: • mood disorders, • personality disorders, • anxiety disorders, • psychotic disorders, • substance-related disorders, • eating disorders, • cognitive disorders
• 1.2 Explain the key strengths and limitations of the psychiatric classification system
• 1.3 Explain alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress
• 1.4 Explain indicators of mental ill health

2. Understand the impact of mental ill health on individuals and others in their social network

• 2.1 Explain how individuals experience discrimination
• 2.2 Explain the effects mental ill health may have on an individual
• 2.3 Explain the effects mental ill health may have on those in the individual’s familial, social or work network
• 2.4 Explain how to intervene to promote an individual’s mental health and well-being