Basic Pharmacology and Mental Health

In this one-day course, delivered and written by a Psychiatrist, participants will gain a foundational understanding of basic psychopharmacology, exploring the principles and applications of psychiatric medications.

  • This comprehensive one-day course delves into the fundamental principles of basic psychopharmacology, equipping participants with a basic understanding of psychiatric medications and their applications in mental health. Through interactive sessions and case studies, participants will gain practical insights into the mechanisms of action, indications, and potential side effects of common psychotropic medications, empowering them to contribute effectively to holistic mental health care.

  • Morning Session

    Introduction to Psychopharmacology

    - Definition and scope of psychopharmacology

    - Historical perspective and evolution of psychiatric medications

    Common Classes of Psychotropic Medications

    - Antidepressant

    - Antipsychotics

    - Mood stabilisers

    - Anxiolytics

    Key Principles of Medication Administration

    - Routes of administration

    - Medication adherence and compliance

    - Recognising and reporting adverse effects

    Collaborative Care and Communication

    Afternoon Session

    Cultural Considerations in Psychopharmacology

    - Addressing Stigma and Cultural Sensitivity

    - Group Activity: Case Scenarios with Cultural Context

    Special Populations and Medication Considerations

    - Older adult mental health: challenges and considerations

    - Paediatric mental health: Age-appropriate approaches

    - Medication considerations in Co-occurring disorders

    Ethical and Legal Aspects

    - Ethical considerations in supporting medication management

    - Legal frameworks and responsibilities

    Putting it together: how you and your service can put into practice what you have learned; identifying and problem solving barriers, planning and implementation going forward.

  • This course is suitable for health care professionals (with or without a core training) who want to gain further insight into the basic psychopharmacology.

  • This course is available as an in-house training course, both online and face to face. Pre-recorded webinar coming soon.

  • Online, in-house: £1350 plus VAT (max 15 participants; extra participants are charged at £65 per person per day)

    Face to face, in-house: £1850 plus VAT (max 15 participants; extra participants are charged at £85 per person per day)

    Pre-recorded webinar: Coming soon.

  • To book this course for your team fill out the enquiry form and a member of our team will get back to you.

    Alternatively you can email: enquiries@consultminerva.co.uk

    Or call: +44 (0)20 8087 1676

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