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Self Test - Module 12, The Service System
In Australia, psychiatric care and treatment involving the mental health system
Requires hospital admission.
Is to be provided in a recovery oriented framework.
Is not appropriate for people with an intellectual disability.
Public mental health services usually provide care for
People suffering from a serious psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia.
People suffering from a more common disorder such as depression or anxiety.
People requiring an assessment for work cover.
Psychiatrists
Are not able to treat people with an intellectual disability.
Only offer treatment involving the use of medication.
Are able to treat both the emotional and physical aspects of a psychiatric disorder.
Treatment from a psychologist
Can be accessed via a referral from a general practitioner.
May involve the prescribing of medication.
Is never appropriate for a person with an intellectual disability.
General Practitioners
Cannot treat commonly occurring mental health problems.
Generally provide initial consultations regarding mental health problems.
Are not usually part of the mental health care of people with an intellectual disability.
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Module 12 - The Service System
Module 1 - Introduction to Dual Disability
Key Learning Points
Module 2 - Developmental Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Learning Points
Module 3 - Assessment of mental health problems in people with intellectual disability
Key Learning Points
Module 4 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders: Part 1
Schizophrenia
Key Learning Points
Module 5 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders -Part 2
Mood Disorders
Key Learning Points
Module 6 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 3
Anxiety Disorders
Key Learning Points
Module 7 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 4
Personality Disorders
Key Learning Points
Module 8 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 5
Mental and Physical Health
Key Learning Points
Module 9 - Challenging Behaviour
Key Learning Points
Module 10 - Medication
Key Learning Points
Module 11 - Psychological Therapies and Social Interventions
Key Learning Points
Module 12 - The Service System
Key Learning Points
