The Side Effects e-Learning module is designed for anyone who is caring for people who take medication for mental illness. It introduces the basic knowledge and concepts that explain why side-effects occur and describes how to identify and manage them. The importance of recognising side-effects and adverse drug reactions is detailed, showing that some side effects can be positive.
An extended version of the module is available for clinical staff, covering antipsychotics, antimuscarinics, hypnotics, anxiolytics, anti depressants and mood stabilisers.