Addressing erectile dysfunction in mental health settings

Course Overview
This is is for all health and social care staff who have service users with severe mental illness. The learning content is specifically designed for staff who wish to improve their confidence and increase awareness of addressing the issue of sexual function.

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  • Multiple choice quiz
  • Completion certificate
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About this course
This is is for all health and social care staff who have service users with severe mental illness. The learning content is specifically designed for staff who wish to improve their confidence and increase awareness of addressing the issue of sexual function.

The course covers:
  • Addressing erectile dysfunction in mental health settings
  • Erectile dysfunction in physical health
  • Asking questions with confidence
  • Referral pathways for people with erectile dysfunction
  • Awareness of the current treatments of erectile dysfunction

By the end of this course you will have:
  • Knowledge and awareness of erectile dysfunction in mental health settings
  • Increased confidence in asking about ED in mental health settings
  • Gained awareness of the connection between ED and physical health
  • Knowledge of appropriate referral pathways for people with ED
  • Confidence in promoting a sex positive message for both clinicians and patients

Course authors and designers

Emily McBrearty

Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner | Kings College Hospital NHS Trust
I am a sexual health nurse practitioner at the Camberwell Sexual Health Centre. I serve a diverse patient group treating sexual health conditions, and provide contraception. My patient group includes vulnerable adults and young people, and members of the LGBT and BAME communities, living and working in Lambeth

Florin Ivan

Project Manager, Learning Hub | King's Health Partners