Key points from Section 2

In this section you have learned about:

• the terminology used to explain mental health problems
• particular types of mental health problems
• the effect mental health problems might have on the cared-for person
• specific examples of care and treatment
• the impact mental health problems might have on family carers.

Section 3 looks at palliative and end-of-life care. Studying Section 3 will show you how to maximise the cared-for person’s quality of life, as well as how to support someone to reduce trauma during the final stages of life.