Module #1 Introduction to Mental Health Assessment Overview of the importance of mental health assessment in nursing practice
Module #2 Understanding Mental Health and Illness Defining mental health and illness, and the role of nurses in promoting mental health
Module #3 Theories of Psychological Development Overview of theories of psychological development, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic approaches
Module #4 Mental Health Assessment Tools and Techniques Introduction to common mental health assessment tools and techniques, including interviews, observations, and rating scales
Module #5 Conducting a Mental Health Assessment Step-by-step guide to conducting a comprehensive mental health assessment, including taking a mental health history and performing a mental status exam
Module #6 Cultural Competence in Mental Health Assessment Importance of cultural competence in mental health assessment, including considerations for diverse populations
Module #7 Assessing Depression In-depth assessment of depression, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors
Module #8 Assessing Anxiety In-depth assessment of anxiety, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors
Module #9 Assessing Bipolar Disorder In-depth assessment of bipolar disorder, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors
Module #10 Assessing Psychosis In-depth assessment of psychosis, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors
Module #11 Assessing Substance Abuse In-depth assessment of substance abuse, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors
Module #12 Assessing Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) In-depth assessment of trauma and PTSD, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors
Module #13 Assessing Sleep Disturbances In-depth assessment of sleep disturbances, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors
Module #14 Assessing Cognitive Function In-depth assessment of cognitive function, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors for cognitive impairment
Module #15 Using Standardized Assessment Tools Overview of standardized assessment tools, including the Mental Health Inventory and the Beck Depression Inventory
Module #16 Collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team Importance of collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in mental health assessment and treatment
Module #17 Documenting Mental Health Assessments Best practices for documenting mental health assessments, including SOAP notes and other formats
Module #18 Mental Health Assessment in Special Populations Considerations for mental health assessment in special populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and LGBTQ+ populations
Module #19 Technology in Mental Health Assessment Overview of technology in mental health assessment, including telehealth and mobile health applications
Module #20 Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Assessment Ethical considerations in mental health assessment, including confidentiality, informed consent, and boundaries
Module #21 Mental Health Assessment in Crisis Situations Assessing mental health in crisis situations, including suicide risk and psychiatric emergencies
Module #22 Developing a Mental Health Care Plan Creating a comprehensive mental health care plan, including setting goals and objectives
Module #23 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health Interventions Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of mental health interventions, including outcome measures and quality improvement initiatives
Module #24 Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Strategies for promoting mental health and preventing mental illness, including health promotion and disease prevention models
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Mental Health Assessment in Nursing career
