Two new eLearning modules have been published on HSeLanD as part of Making Every Contact Count. The two new 30 minute modules; Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing and Talking about Overweight and Obesity, are designed to support health professionals to talk to patients about these complex topics in a supportive and non-judgemental way, as part of routine care. Existing modules address behaviour change, physical activity, healthy eating, smoking, alcohol and drugs and practicing brief intervention skills. All modules are available on HSeLanD.
Talking about Overweight and Obesity
There are complex factors at play which can result in a person developing overweight and obesity. This e-learning module provides guidance on how a healthcare professional can discuss these during supportive, non-judgemental brief interventions with their patients as part of routine care.
Participants’ key learnings from the training
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing
Good mental health and wellbeing is about generally feeling good and functioning well in our day to day lives. This module encourages learners to take care of their own mental health and wellbeing, not just during stressful times, but as part of daily life. It also aims to normalise checking in with patients about their mental health and wellbeing.
Participants’ key learnings from the training
How is MECC implemented in health services?
While individuals can do the MECC eLearning programme and workshop, it is more effective if it is implemented by the manager of a team, service, ward, department or discipline, so that staff within the service start to implement brief interventions as part of routine care at the same time. Managers within CHO services and hospitals can get support in implementing MECC in their service from the Health and Wellbeing team within their CHO. You can email [email protected] to get the name and contact details of someone in your area that can provide implementation support.