Learn essential clinical skills for mental health professionals in this advanced course on international psychiatry.
Learn essential clinical skills for mental health professionals in this advanced course on international psychiatry.
Delve into the foundations of international psychiatry with this advanced course designed for mental health professionals. Develop crucial clinical skills for patient interviews, history taking, and mental state examinations. Explore the biopsychosocial model and its application in psychiatric practice. Gain insights into cultural competence and the role of psychiatry in society. Through interactive case studies, peer-reviewed assignments, and expert-led lectures, you'll enhance your ability to build therapeutic relationships, document patient histories, and conduct comprehensive mental state examinations. This course emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness and ethical considerations in mental health practice, preparing you for the challenges of international psychiatry.
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What you'll learn
Develop advanced communication skills for building therapeutic relationships with patients
Master the technique of taking and documenting comprehensive psychiatric patient histories
Learn to conduct and document detailed mental state examinations
Understand and apply the biopsychosocial model in psychiatric assessment and treatment
Develop cultural competence in mental health practice
Explore the role of psychiatry in society and associated ethical considerations
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course on international psychiatry provides advanced training for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their clinical skills and cultural competence. The curriculum covers essential aspects of psychiatric practice, including effective communication techniques, detailed patient history taking, and conducting thorough mental state examinations. Participants will explore the biopsychosocial model, learning to integrate biological, psychological, and social factors in patient care. The course emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness in mental health, addressing how societal and cultural factors influence the manifestation and management of mental illnesses. Through interactive case studies, peer-reviewed assignments, and expert-led discussions, learners will develop practical skills applicable in various mental health clinical settings worldwide.
Course introduction & communication
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Clinical skills
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Mental state examination
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
The Biopsychosocial Model
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Psychiatry in Society
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Neuropsychiatrist and Medical Educator
Dr. Greg Shields is a senior registrar in neuropsychiatry at the South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust in the UK, as well as an honorary fellow in medical education with the University of Melbourne and the World Psychiatric Association. He completed his graduate studies in medicine while working as a research associate at the University of Sydney Electron Microscopy Unit and trained as a psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital in London.
Senior Lecturer and Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Mahesh Jayaram is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of Melbourne, where he also coordinates the Master of Psychiatry program. In addition to his academic role, he serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Melbourne Health, having previously worked in Leeds, UK. Dr. Jayaram is an editor for the Cochrane Schizophrenia Group and is affiliated with the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre. His research interests focus on evaluating novel interventions for schizophrenia, the effectiveness of social media in disseminating health information, and improving service delivery through research. He has authored numerous scientific papers and is dedicated to enhancing psychiatric education, teaching courses such as Foundations of International Psychiatry to foster a deeper understanding of mental health on a global scale.
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