Assessment of knowledge 9: Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability

Assessment 9: Awareness of mental health

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1a. Give an explanation of the following conditions

Psychosis

Depression

Anxiety

Dementia

Learning Disabilities

1b. Explain how these conditions may influence a person's needs in relation to the care they may require

1c. Explain why it is important to understand that the causes and support needs are different for people with mental health, dementia and learning disabilities

2a. Explain how positive attitudes towards those with mental health conditions, dementia or leaning disabilities will improve the care and support they receive

2b. Describe the social model of diability and how it underpins positive attitudes towards disability and involving people in their own care

3a. Describe what adjustments/ changes and input from professionals at times

Psychosis

Depression

Anxiety

Dementia

Learning Disabilities

3b. Describe how to report concerns associated with any unmet needs which may arise from mental health conditions, dementia or learning disability through agreed ways of working. E.g. whistle blowing

4a. Explain why early detection of mental health needs, dementia or learning disabilities is important

4b. Give examples of how and why adjustments to care and support might need to be made when a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability is identified

5a. List the main pieces of legislation, and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances nd citizenship of individuals with mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities.

5b. Explain how the legislation and policies listed may affect the day-to-day experiences of individuals with mental health needs, dementia or learning disabilities and their families

6a. Explain what is meant by the term 'capacity'. What does principle 1 of the mental capacity act say

6b. Explain why it is important to assume that someone has capacity unless there is evidence that they do not

6c. Explain what is meant by 'consent', and how it can change according to what decisions may need to be taken

6d. Describe situations where an assessment of capacity might need to be undertaken and the meaning and significance of 'advanced statements' regarding future care. What does the term best interest mean?

Assessment of knowledge 9: Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability

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