Unit 17 - Assignment 2 (P3 | P4 | M2 | D1) - Task 1

• Health and Social Care
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Unit 17 - Assignment 2 (P3 | P4 | M2 | D1)

P3	Suggest services within the health and social care sector that can best support the needs of individuals with mental health conditions (HOSPITAL-BASED SERVICES)
P4	Summarise how legislation can be used to support individuals with mental health conditions
M2	Compare how different support services benefit individuals with mental health conditions
D1	Analyse the potential impact of the care and support received from professionals in different services

Hospital-Based Mental Health Services

Key Roles and Facilities

In-Patient Treatment 

(Psychiatric Hospitals & Mother and Baby Units)

Description: 

In-patient treatment provides 24-hour care in a hospital setting for individuals experiencing severe mental health conditions that require close monitoring, intensive treatment, and structured support.

Who It Helps: 

Patients with acute mental health crises, including severe depression, suicidal ideation, psychosis, or eating disorders.

Treatment Includes:

• Medication management (e.g., antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics).
• Intensive therapy programs (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)).
• Psychiatric and medical assessments.
• Supervised recovery plans to stabilise the patient before transitioning to community care.

What type of care does in-patient treatment provide for individuals with severe mental health conditions?

1. Day care services
2. 24-hour care
3. Weekly check-ups
4. Monthly therapy sessions

In-patient treatment is designed to help individuals with which of the following conditions?

1. Mild anxiety
2. Common cold
3. Seasonal allergies
4. Acute mental health crises

Which of the following therapies might be part of an intensive therapy program in a psychiatric hospital?

1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
2. Aromatherapy
3. Reflexology
4. Hydrotherapy

What is the purpose of supervised recovery plans in in-patient treatment?

1. To entertain patients
2. To provide financial advice
3. To stabilise the patient before transitioning to community care
4. To teach cooking skills

Outpatient Clinics

Description: 

Outpatient mental health clinics provide scheduled appointments with mental health professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals without requiring hospital admission.

Who It Helps: 

Individuals with mild to moderate mental health conditions or those transitioning from in-patient care.

Services Include:

• Psychiatric assessments and medication reviews.
• Psychotherapy sessions (CBT, counselling).
• Group therapy and psychoeducation programs.
• Follow-up care for discharged inpatients.

What is the primary purpose of outpatient mental health clinics?

1. To provide emergency medical care
2. To conduct surgical procedures
3. To offer scheduled appointments for mental health assessment and treatment
4. To provide long-term hospitalisation

Who are outpatient mental health clinics designed to help?

1. Individuals with mild to moderate mental health conditions or those transitioning from in-patient care
2. Only elderly patients
3. Only children and adolescents
4. Individuals with severe mental health conditions requiring hospitalisation

What is a common follow-up service provided by outpatient mental health clinics for discharged inpatients?

1. Regular surgical check-ups
2. Dental check-ups
3. Nutritional counselling
4. Follow-up care and support

Day Hospitals 

(Mental Health Day Treatment Services)

Description: 

A structured treatment program that allows individuals to receive intensive therapy during the day while living at home.

Who It Helps: 

Patients needing structured care but not full hospital admission, including those recovering from severe depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and schizophrenia.

Services Include:

• Group therapy and individual counselling.
• Skills training for coping with daily life and managing symptoms.
• Medication management and psychiatric support.
• Social and vocational rehabilitation.

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Mental Health Nurses 

(Community Psychiatric Nurses - CPNs)

Description: 

Nurses specialising in mental health provide ongoing support, assessment, and treatment to individuals experiencing psychiatric conditions.

Who They Help:   Patients in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or community settings needing medication management, crisis intervention, or emotional support.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Administer medication and monitor side effects.
• Support in crisis management and relapse prevention.
• Conduct home visits for vulnerable patients        
• Coordinate care with other mental health professionals

Description

Who they help

Roles and 

Responsibilities

Mental Health
Nurses

Psychiatrists

Description: 

Medical doctors specialising in mental health who diagnose, treat, and manage severe psychiatric conditions.

Who They Help: 

Individuals with complex mental health conditions requiring medication, intensive therapy, or hospitalization.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses.
• Prescribe and monitor medications.
• Supervise in-patient and outpatient treatment plans.
• Provide specialised therapies (e.g., Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for treatment-resistant depression).

What is the primary role of a psychiatrist?

To perform surgeries on patients with mental health issues

To diagnose, treat, and manage severe psychiatric conditions

To provide general health check-ups

To conduct physical therapy sessions

Which of the following therapies might a psychiatrist provide for treatment-resistant depression?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Physical Therapy

Speech Therapy

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Who are the primary individuals that psychiatrists help?

Individuals with complex mental health conditions requiring medication, intensive therapy, or hospitalisation.

Individuals with minor physical injuries.

Individuals seeking nutritional advice.

Individuals with dental issues.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a psychiatrist?

Prescribing and monitoring medications.

Performing psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses.

Providing specialised speech therapy

Providing specialised therapies.

Occupational Therapists (OTs)

Description: 

Professionals who help individuals regain independence in daily activities and improve their quality of life despite mental health challenges.

Who They Help: 

People struggling with daily life skills, employment, socialization, and self-care due to mental illness.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop personalised recovery plans (e.g., helping patients return to work or school).
• Teach coping strategies for stress and anxiety.
• Assist with practical skills (e.g., financial management, self-care routines).
• Provide group therapy for social and vocational skills.

What is the primary goal of an Occupational Therapist (OT)?

1. To help individuals regain independence in daily activities
2. To diagnose mental illnesses
3. To prescribe medication for mental health issues
4. To conduct psychological assessments

Which of the following is a responsibility of an Occupational Therapist?

Conducting surgical procedures

Administering psychological tests

Prescribing medication

Teaching coping strategies for stress and anxiety

Who do Occupational Therapists primarily assist?

1. Individuals with physical injuries only
2. Children with learning disabilities
3. People struggling with daily life skills due to mental illness
4. Elderly individuals with mobility issues

Social Workers 

(Mental Health Social Workers)

Description: 

Social workers provide emotional, practical, and legal support to individuals with mental health conditions and their families.

Who They Help: 

Individuals needing access to housing, benefits, legal support, or social care services.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Help with housing, employment, and financial assistance.

Advocate for patient rights and access to social services.

Coordinate between hospital teams, families, and community resources.

Support individuals experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, or family breakdowns.

BRAIN DUMP
Write everything you recall about the role of social workers

Conclusion

Each of these hospital-based services plays a crucial role in the 

• diagnosis
• treatment 
• long-term management 

of mental health conditions 

The combination of in-patient, outpatient, and community care ensures a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to mental health recovery.

Questions?

Task 1 (P3)

• Suggest a range of services for the three individuals in the case studies you chose for the first assignment, that will best support their individual mental health needs. 

• Write a detailed paragraph for each individual justifying the services that you have recommended. 

• Treatments should include hospital-based services, charities and community-based services. 

• Ensure you give reasons as to why these would be appropriate and beneficial to each individual. 

Unit 17 - Assignment 2 (P3 | P4 | M2 | D1)

P3	Suggest services within the health and social care sector that can best support the needs of individuals with mental health conditions (COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES)
P4	Summarise how legislation can be used to support individuals with mental health conditions
M2	Compare how different support services benefit individuals with mental health conditions
D1	Analyse the potential impact of the care and support received from professionals in different services

P3

Community-Based Services for Mental Health 

Community-based services for mental health are 

• a range of support systems and interventions designed to help individuals with mental health conditions live independently and recover while remaining in their communities. 
• services provide accessible, person-centered care outside of hospital settings
• offering clinical, social, and practical support to promote well-being and quality of life

They include 

Delivered by multidisciplinary teams including

These services aim to prevent hospital admissions, support recovery, and enhance social inclusion

mental health assessments	therapy	supported housing	crisis intervention
medication management	peer support	rehabilitation programs

mental health professionals

social workers

voluntary organizations

support systems

interventions

recover

communities

hospital settings

practical

mental health assessments

therapy

supported housing

rehabilitation programs

social workers

hospital

recovery

social

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

• Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

• Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

• Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.

• Provider: Solent NHS Trust.

• Services: Offers specialist mental health support for children and young people aged 5-18. Provides assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

• Access: Referrals can be made through GPs, schools, or other healthcare professionals.

• More Information: CAMHS Southampton

Who can make referrals to the service?

1. Local businesses
2. GPs, schools, healthcare professionals
3. Only parents
4. Social media influencers

Which conditions are treated by the service?

1. Chronic pain
2. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders
3. Heart disease
4. Diabetes

What age group does Solent NHS Trust support?

1. Adults over 18
2. Only children under 5
3. Elderly individuals
4. Children and young people up to 18

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

2. Support for People Living in Their Own Homes

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

2. Support for People Living in Their Own Homes

• Helps individuals with mental health conditions maintain independence while receiving necessary support.

• May involve home visits from mental health nurses, social workers, or support workers.

• Can include medication management, therapy, financial assistance, and practical support for daily activities.

• Often tailored to the individual’s needs through personalized care plans.

• Provider: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

• Services: Community-based mental health services tailored to individual needs, including psychological interventions, group and one-to-one therapy, social and emotional support, and medication management.

• Access: Typically through referral by a GP or mental health professional.

• More Information: Community Mental Health Services

a. Describe why supporting people living in their own homes are important, AND
b. include information about what is included in the support

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

3. Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

3. Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

• Multidisciplinary teams providing long-term support for people with severe mental health issues.

• Comprise psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and peer support workers.

• Offer therapy, crisis support, medication management, and rehabilitation services.

• Aim to help individuals recover while staying in their communities rather than in hospitals.

• Provider: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

• Services: Multidisciplinary teams offering long-term support for individuals with severe mental health issues, including therapy, crisis support, medication management, and rehabilitation services.

• Access: Referral through GPs or other healthcare professionals.

• More Information: Adult Mental Health Community Teams

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

4. Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN)

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

4. Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN)

• Works within CMHTs or independently, providing nursing care for individuals with mental health conditions.

• Administers medication, monitors symptoms, and offers psychological support.

• Provides education to patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment.

• Often liaises with GPs, social workers, and crisis teams to coordinate care.

• Provider: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

• Services: Nurses providing care within CMHTs or independently, offering services such as medication administration, symptom monitoring, psychological support, and patient education.

• Access: Typically coordinated through CMHTs or referrals from GPs.

Summarise the similarities and differences between
- Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)
- Community Mental Health Nurses (CMHNs)

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

5. Supported Housing

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

5. Supported Housing

• Provides accommodation with varying levels of support for individuals with mental health challenges.

• Residents may receive assistance with daily living, managing finances, and accessing healthcare.

• Includes group homes, independent flats with visiting support staff, and high-support environments.

• Aims to promote independence and social inclusion.

• Provider: Various organizations, including housing associations and charities.

• Services: Accommodation with varying levels of support to help individuals with mental health challenges maintain independence. Support may include assistance with daily living activities, financial management, and healthcare access.

• Access: Referrals can be made through social workers, CMHTs, or housing services.

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

6. Recovery Units

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

6. Recovery Units

• Residential services that help individuals transition from hospital care to independent living.

• Provide structured programs focusing on rehabilitation, life skills, and relapse prevention.

• Support may include therapy, vocational training, and peer support.

• Often used for individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

• Provider: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

• Services: Residential services assisting individuals in transitioning from hospital care to independent living, focusing on rehabilitation, life skills, and relapse prevention.

• Access: Typically through referral by a mental health professional following inpatient care.

Word Bank         (drag the number into the correct space)

1.The main goal of supported housing is to promote ______ while ensuring individuals receive the care they need.

2. Residents in supported housing may receive help with daily activities, such as cooking, budgeting, and accessing ______ services.

3. Recovery units provide structured programs focusing on ______ and life skills.

4. People in recovery units may receive ______ to help them manage their mental health conditions.

5. Both supported housing and recovery units emphasize community ______ and social inclusion.

6. These services work together to ensure people with ______ challenges receive the right level of care and support.

	Involvement		Therapy		Mental Health
	Independence		Support		Rehabilitation

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1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

7. Outreach Teams

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

7. Outreach Teams

• Work within communities to engage with individuals who may not seek help themselves.

• Provide support to people experiencing homelessness, addiction, or severe mental health issues.

• Help with crisis intervention, harm reduction, and connecting individuals to long-term care.

• Often includes mental health nurses, social workers, and peer support workers.

• Provider: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

• Services: Teams engaging with individuals who may not seek help themselves, providing support such as crisis intervention, harm reduction, and connection to long-term care.

• Access: Referrals can be made by various agencies, including healthcare providers and social services.

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

8. Crisis Teams (Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams - CRHTs)

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

8. Crisis Teams (Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams - CRHTs)

• Provide emergency mental health support to individuals in crisis to prevent hospital admission.

• Operate 24/7 in many areas, offering immediate assessment and intervention.

• Support can include short-term home visits, medication management, and therapy.

• Work closely with emergency services, hospitals, and CMHTs.

• Provider: Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

• Services: Emergency mental health support to individuals in crisis to prevent hospital admission, offering immediate assessment and intervention, short-term home visits, medication management, and therapy.

• Access: Can be contacted directly or through referrals by GPs or other healthcare professionals.

• More Information: Crisis Resolution Teams

10 Questions

10 QUESTIONS

TRUE or FALSE

 Outreach Teams

Crisis Teams  CRHTs)

1. Outreach teams only provide mental health support in hospitals.

TRUE

FALSE

2. The primary role of outreach teams is to engage individuals who may not actively seek mental health support.

TRUE

FALSE

3. Outreach teams work with people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and severe mental health conditions.

TRUE

FALSE

4. Only doctors can be part of outreach teams.

TRUE

FALSE

5. Outreach teams help connect individuals to long-term mental health services and community support.

TRUE

FALSE

6. Crisis teams provide urgent mental health support to prevent hospital admissions.

TRUE

FALSE

7. Crisis teams operate only during business hours.

FALSE

8. A key function of CRHTs is offering short-term intensive care at home instead of hospitalization.

TRUE

FALSE

9. Crisis teams work alone and do not collaborate with other mental health services.

TRUE

FALSE

10. CRHTs provide both medication management and psychological support for individuals in crisis.

TRUE

FALSE

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

9. Art/Drama Therapists

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

9. Art/Drama Therapists

• Use creative methods to help individuals express emotions and process trauma.

• Art therapy and drama therapy can benefit individuals with anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other conditions.

• Can be provided in hospitals, schools, community centres, and private practices.

• Helps improve self-expression, confidence, and emotional regulation.

• Provider: Various organizations, including the NHS and private practitioners.

• Services: Therapists using creative methods to help individuals express emotions and process trauma, benefiting those with conditions like anxiety, PTSD, and depression.

• Access: Referrals can be made through GPs, CMHTs, or self-referral to private practitioners.

Brain dump - write down as many facts as you know. KEEP EACH NOTE SHORT

Art/Drama Therapists

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

10. General Practitioners (GPs)

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

10. General Practitioners (GPs)

• First point of contact for many individuals experiencing mental health concerns.

• Can diagnose and manage mild to moderate mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression).

• Prescribe medication, refer to specialist services, and provide lifestyle advice.

• Work in collaboration with CMHTs, counsellors, and crisis teams.

• Provider: Various GP practices across Southampton.

• Services: First point of contact for individuals experiencing mental health concerns, offering diagnosis, management of mild to moderate conditions, medication prescription, and referrals to specialist services.

• Access: Appointments can be booked directly with local GP practices.

General Practitioners (GPs) and Mental Health

ANSWER SHEET

General Practitioners (GPs) and Mental Health

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

11. Counsellors

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

11. Counsellors

• Provide talking therapy for individuals experiencing emotional distress.

• Offer support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.

• Use various approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.

• Sessions can be offered in schools, workplaces, GP surgeries, or privately.

• Provider: Various organizations, including the NHS, charities, and private practitioners.

• Services: Talking therapy for individuals experiencing emotional distress, supporting issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship problems.

• Access: Referrals can be made through GPs, self-referral to charities, or directly to private practitioners.

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

12. Social Workers

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

12. Social Workers

• Support individuals with mental health conditions by helping them access housing, benefits, and community services.

• Provide emotional and practical support to individuals and their families.

• Work closely with CMHTs, crisis teams, and hospitals to coordinate care.

• Advocate for individuals, ensuring they receive appropriate services and safeguarding when necessary.

• Provider: Southampton City Council and associated agencies.

• Services: Support for individuals with mental health conditions in accessing housing, benefits, and community services, providing emotional and practical assistance, and coordinating care with other services.

• Access: Referrals can be made through GPs, CMHTs, or self-referral to social services.

Counsellors

Social Workers

Drag and drop the statements to show the difference between role of counsellors and social workers working with people with mental health difficulties/conditions

Providing talk therapy and psychological support

Focus on individual emotional well-being

Short-term or long-term therapy sessions

Therapy like CBT, person-centered therapy

Addressing social, financial, and emotional needs

Provide practical and emotional support

Help with housing, benefits and safeguarding

Case management, advocacy, crisis intervention

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

13. Early Intervention in Psychosis Teams (EIPTs)

1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Provides specialist mental health support for children and young people (up to 18 years old).

Includes assessments, interventions, and treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Services may include psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family support workers.

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• Works closely with schools, families, and social services.
  

13. Early Intervention in Psychosis Teams (EIPTs)

• Specialized teams that support individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

• Aim to provide early treatment to improve long-term outcomes.

• Offer therapy, medication management, family support, and vocational training.

• Work intensively with individuals for the first 3-5 years after diagnosis.

00:20

Outline shortly what psychosis is?
When it happens/ symptoms/ what it feels like

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Outline the role of the key worker within the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team AND identify one way in which the key worker can be helpful to the patient

04:14

Write a list of services which the Early Intervention Team can link up with to provide a good service to patients

06:45

Outline THREE ways in which the health practitioner acted which might benefit the patient

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List TWO positives from the appointment the patient had with the GP

Questions?

Task 1 (P3)

• Suggest a range of services for the three individuals in the case studies you chose for the first assignment, that will best support their individual mental health needs. 

• Write a detailed paragraph for each individual justifying the services that you have recommended. 

• Treatments should include hospital-based services, charities and community-based services. 

• Ensure you give reasons as to why these would be appropriate and beneficial to each individual.