The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to mood, anxiety and somatform disorders and the consequent impact of these disorders on individuals' biopsychosocial well-being and functioning. The module will build on the knowledge from year one exploring the role of the nurse in delivering evidenced based interventions that facilitate recovery.

Mood (affective) disorders (depression, bio-polar disorder, perinatal mood disorders). Anxiety and somatoform disorders. Assessment, care planning and evidenced-based approaches that promote recovery including pharmacological, psychosocial (eg CBT, psychoeducation, relapse prevention) and physical (e.g. ECT) interventions. Introduction to cognitive and behavioural therapy. Clinical Skills Therapeutic engagement skills Clinical assessment skills Use of objective measurers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills: activity scheduling, cognitive restructuring anxiety management approaches (individual and group), Relaxation therapy Care of a person undergoing ECT Care plan documentation and evaluation

Discuss the nurse's role in assessing and promoting recovery of persons experiencing mood and anxiety disorders. Demonstrated an understanding of the broad principles of CBT for mood disorders and anxiety disorders.

Value the qualities and skills that promote engagement when working with people experiencing mood and anxiety disorders.

Demonstrate essential therapeutic nursing skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of persons experiencing mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Display the nursing skills essential to safely care for a person undergoing electro-convulsive therapy.

The teaching style will be interactive using contemporary educational technologies. Students will participate in the learning environment through engagement in teaching learning and assessment strategies for example, lectures, clinical skills labs, discussions, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflection, enquiry/problem-based learning and case scenarios, peer presentations, the use of the virtual learning environment and small group teaching.The most significant graduate attributes developed through participation in this module include; 'articulate', 'proactive', 'knowledgeable', collaborative and 'responsible'. Students will develop skills, knowledge and a responsible approach to working collaboratively with persons experiencing mood and anxiety disorders. Students will develop the skills to articulate within the MDT in the formulation of a recovery plan for service users. Identify research evidence that supports interventions for mood disorders, self-harm and suicide prevention.The syllabus and assessment mechanisms will reflect the most recent developments in the field and will reflect research in the area Mental Health Nursing practice.