Summary of Anxiety and depression

Anxiety and depression

Released 30 June 2021

This learning activity aims to increase understanding about mental health in the context of social, emotional and cultural wellbeing.

On completion of this module you should be able to:

Part 1: Social and emotional wellbeing

Demonstrate how to incorporate social and emotional wellbeing into discussion about mental health
Describe the signs and symptoms of anxiety and/or depression
Explain non-medicine strategies in the context of social and emotional wellbeing, to improve mental health
Describe the benefits of accessing family, community and health services that foster connection to culture

Part 2: Medicines

Describe medicines commonly used to manage anxiety and depression, and when they are used
Explain how medicines used to manage anxiety and depression work, including side effects and interactions
Demonstrate how to explain expectations and duration of treatment, to increase adherence
Describe the benefits of regular follow up to review non-medicine and medicine treatment for anxiety and depression

The National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners has endorsed the activity with 3 CPD hours.

Endorsement period: 16/03/2023 - 20/03/2025.