Mental Health - Course Details
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Mental Health & Violence
Media and public perspectives frequently link the issues of mental health and violence. However, in reality the relationship between the two is complex and widely contested. This course examines the evidence, enabling participants to identify the aspects of mental distress that potentially elevate the risk of violence to others.
Course Content
- Violence and mental health: Myth and reality
- Can violence be predicted?
- Principles of violence risk assessment
- Risk assessment tools
Learning Outcomes
- You will be able to identify violence risk factors associated with a range of mental health problems
- You will be able to conduct basic violence risk assessments in relation to mental health
Who Should Attend?
- Nurses
- Allied Health Professionals
- Professionals who regularly work with clients experiencing mental distress
