The e-learning resource for mental health professionals

CPD Online offers a range of learning modules and podcasts that provide a flexible, interactive way of keeping up to date with progress in mental health. College members may use CPD Online for up to 25 CPD points in the UK. Access to the modules is through annual subscription, but we also offer a series of free modules for you to trial first.

For more information, visit the CPD Online website: www.psychiatrycpd.co.uk

Recent modules and podcasts

Module Narcissistic personality disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) often remains undiagnosed, despite the fact that the disorder usually causes significant suffering to patients and their families. People with NPD often present to services following acts of harm towards themselves or others, or with coexisting addiction, depression or anxiety disorders. As well as enabling you to recognise the key features of NPD, this module will develop your understanding of how a diagnosis can affect the way in which patients relate to services, and also look at the recognised treatments for NPD and their effectiveness. CPD credits: 1.5

Podcast Gambling and gaming addiction (RCPsych Congress 2019)

In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud talks to Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones prior to her talk on gaming disorder at the 2019 RCPsych Congress. Here she shares her expertise in the behavioural disorders of gambling and gaming addiction, discussing the factors that make people more prone to developing these disorders and the most effective preventions and treatments available. CPD credits: 0.5

Podcast Tics and Tourette syndrome (RCPsych Congress 2019)

Dr Raj Persaud talks to Professor Eileen Joyce prior to her talk entitled ‘All you need to know about Tourette syndrome’ at the 2019 RCPsych Congress. In this interview Professor Joyce defines the various forms of tics and Tourette syndrome, discusses the work being carried out in specialist clinics, and outlines some of the most effective treatments being used for both children and adults who present with these disorders. CPD credits: 0.5

Podcast The right way to stop psychiatric medication (RCPsych Congress 2019)

Here Raj Persaud talks to Professor David Taylor after his keynote talk at the 2019 RCPsych Congress about the right and wrong ways to discontinue psychiatric medication. He explains why antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs should not be stopped abruptly, and outlines the methods that can be used to effectively taper down these drugs with a view to eventual discontinuation. CPD credits: 0.5