Monash University

Leader(s): Nga Tran

Offered

Not offered in 2009

Synopsis

The Mental Health unit covers the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the following common mental health problems:

• anxiety & obsessional disorders
• depression
• substance abuse
• schizophrenia
• bipolar disorders
• other conditions (eating disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), psychogeriatrics, postpartum depression & psychosis).

The unit will focus particularly on medication management issues in patients with these conditions and the pharmacist's role in managing these patients. The unit will also give an overview of the mental health care system in Australia.

Objectives

For students to develop specialist mental health knowledge, and the ability to apply that knowledge in patients with these conditions. The focus will be medication-related issues and the pharmacist's role.

Assessment

Online multiple-choice quizzes; Contribution to case studies; Participation in online discussions.