Primary Care International

Mental Health in Primary Care

Duration: Approx. 8 hours
Access: Included with all PCI Academy subscription tiers
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Course Overview

By the end of the course, learners will be able to: 
  • Recognise and respond to a range of mental health conditions in primary care
  • Use screening tools and structured approaches to support clinical decision-making
  • Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients experiencing distress
  • Understand when and how to refer for specialist care or additional services
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Mental health conditions are among the most common presentations in primary care. This course provides a practical introduction to identifying, assessing, and supporting people with a range of mental health needs in low-resource and humanitarian settings. Designed for primary care providers, the module covers high-priority topics including depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, substance misuse, and the impact of abuse and gender-based violence.
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Units

Anxiety and Depression
Learn to screen for and recognise the signs and symptoms of common mood and anxiety disorders, and explore basic management approaches suited to primary care.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Understand how trauma can manifest in different individuals, and how to offer appropriate first-line support and referral options.

Psychosis
Build awareness of how psychosis may present in primary care and how to respond sensitively and effectively, including risk assessment and referral.

Substance Misuse Disorders
Gain insight into substance use and its effects on mental and physical health, with strategies for brief intervention and support.

Physical and Emotional Abuse
Identify signs of abuse and respond using a trauma-informed approach that prioritises patient safety and dignity.

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
Explore the health impacts of SGBV and develop confidence to manage disclosures in line with ethical and safeguarding standards.


Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for:

  • General practitioners, nurses, and other primary healthcare workers

  • Health professionals working in fragile, conflict-affected or low-resource contexts

  • Clinicians seeking to strengthen their confidence in mental health care delivery


How it works

This self-paced course is delivered entirely online via The PCI Academy platform. Learners benefit from:

  • Concise readings and explainer videos

  • Case-based learning and scenario walkthroughs

  • Downloadable tools and guidelines

  • Quizzes and reflection points to consolidate learning

  • Certificate upon completion


Mental Health IN Primary Care

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