Office of Mental HealthMental Health Recovery: An Introduction

Course Overview

TECHNICAL NOTES TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE COURSE IN TMS:

When you first launch the course in TMS, it is recommended that you:

1. Set your zoom level to 75% (if possible). This is ensure all content appears on the screen as intended (reduces scrolling).

2. Close other applications (Outlook, Lync, etc.).3. Maximize the course window (top right corner).

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When you see the green checkmark this indicates the audio is complete and you can advance to the next screen. You must play the entire audio in order to receive 100% completion when you reach the end of the course.

When you have finished the course, select the “Exit” button in the bottom left corner to return to TMS.

Then select “Return to Content Structure” button to access the course content.

Make sure there is a green checkmark and date next to “View Course Overview” and “Mental Health Recovery: An Introduction” (you must successfully open and complete).

Select “Link to Post Test” button to access the post test.1. After you answer a question, select “Next” button2. After you have answered all 10 questions, select “Grade”

buttonRemember – you need 80% to pass the post test (you have 5 attempts to retake the post test if needed)

3. Select “Close” button to exit the post test

Select “Launch Evaluation” button when close the post test to complete the course evaluation

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Office of Mental HealthMental Health Recovery: An Introduction

Course Overview

Once you have completed all the requirements, this course will be listed in your Completed Works.

You have the ability to print the TMS certificate of completion or review the course content.

If you would like to review the course content, when you open the course it will open on the last page (it bookmarks to the last page you were on). Select the small arrow in upper left corner to access the course menu; select the section you wish to view.

Title: Mental Health Recovery: An Introduction

Month: On-Demand

Prerequisites: None

Audience: VHA staff with access to Mental Health patients, Mental Health Providers

Delivery Method: TMS (Web-Based Training)

Length: 30 - 45 minutes

Description: This introductory online course will provide non-clinical staff within the Mental Health area an overview to Mental Health and Recovery. Non-clinical staff who work in Mental Health areas or who are in contact with Veterans who receive Mental Health services have a vital part in the Veteran’s treatment. While VHA mandated that all Mental Health treatment be recovery oriented in 2008, there are still staff who struggle with providing this level of service. They may not know resources and tools for working successfully with this population. Learners will be able to identify facts related to Mental Health Recovery; outline the 10 components of Mental Health Recovery; discuss at least one VA practice associated with Mental Health Recovery; and explain at least one impact of using stigmatizing language.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify facts related to Mental Health Recovery;2. Outline the 10 components of Mental Health Recovery;3. Discuss at least on VA practice associated with Mental Health Recovery; and

Office of Mental HealthMental Health Recovery: An Introduction

Course Overview

4. Explain at least one impact of using stigmatizing language.

Topics Covered:

1. Mental Health Recovery Facts2. Components of Mental Health Recovery3. VA and Mental Health Recovery4. Impact of Stigmatizing Language

Date Updated: 21 September 2016