Mental Health Fundamentals

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What proportion of people are affected by mental health conditions?

1 in 6

1 in 4 (correct)

1 in 5

1 in 3

What is the name of the approach used in mental health services to provide medical, psychological, and social care?

Therapeutic Care Model

Psychological Wellbeing Approach

Care Programme Approach (correct)

Mental Health Care Plan

What is a benefit of effective communication in mental health services?

Poor staff morale

Empowering patients and reducing hospital admissions (correct)

Reduced patient satisfaction

Increased hospital admissions

What is an example of non-verbal communication in mental health services?

Giving a patient a smile Signup and view all the answers

What is a barrier to effective communication in mental health services?

Impaired cognition Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an open question used in mental health services?

How are you feeling? Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the introductory phase of the psychiatric history?

To establish a rapport with the patient and obtain informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What type of question is 'Do you experience any sleep problems?'?

Closed question Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the mental state examination?

To formulate a diagnosis and guide interventions Signup and view all the answers

What should a clinician avoid during the assessment?

Using technical terms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'problem screening checklist'?

To screen for potential mental health problems Signup and view all the answers

What should a clinician do during the assessment to control the situation?

Use active listening skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of a Mental State Examination?

To observe and describe the patient's behavior at the time of assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration of symptoms required for a diagnosis of depression according to ICD10?

2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools is used to assess the risk of suicide?

SADPERSONA Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale?

Measuring the severity of psychosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a risk assessment in a psychiatric evaluation?

To identify potential risks to the patient and others Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common feature of mania?

Reduced need for sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Mini Mental State Examination?

Assessing cognitive function Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the MSE in assessing psychosis?

To diagnose the presence of psychosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common feature of dementia?

Clouding of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the AUDIT tool?

To identify the risk of alcohol abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?

To empower people who lack the ability to make decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate?

To support and represent individuals who lack capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?

To protect individuals who lack capacity from being deprived of their liberty Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of the Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity Act 2005?

Assessment of capacity must be continuous and ongoing Signup and view all the answers

What is a criteria for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a step in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards process?

Request for assessment is made to a local authority Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is considered a basic criterion for independent living?

Transferring/Mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a referral to DSS in the context of mental health services?

To access social services and support Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key consideration when formulating a diagnosis for a patient?

The patient's differential diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a management plan in mental health services?

To reduce symptoms and improve the patient's social situation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of social prescribing in mental health services?

Advising a patient on lifestyle measures and education Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting a patient's details in mental health services?

To monitor a patient's progress and provide ongoing support Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Assessing Suicide Attempts

Importance of identifying suicide attempts: understand preparation, precautions, communication, methods, and regrets
Mental Capacity Act 2005: protects and empowers individuals who lack capacity to make decisions about care and treatment

Code of Practice for Mental Capacity Act

Five statutory principles for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals
Assessment of capacity must be continuous and ongoing
Four key aspects of capacity:
- Understanding relevant information
- Retaining relevant information long enough
- Evaluating relevant information as part of the decision-making process
- Communicating their decision

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Protect individuals who lack capacity to make decisions about care and treatment
Assessment involves two assessors: Best Interest Assessor and Mental Health Assessor
Criteria for DoLS:
- Age (18 years or over)
- Mental health (mental disorder)
- Mental capacity (lacking capacity to make decisions)
- Best interests (in the person's best interests)
- Eligibility (not detained under Mental Health Act 1983)
- No refusals (no advance decisions refusing treatment)

Introduction to Mental Health

Prevalence: 1 in 4 people experience mental health conditions
Risks: mortality, stigma, and discrimination
Mental health conditions affect mental state, emotion, cognition, behavior, and psychological and social wellbeing

Mental Health Services

Provide medical, psychological, and social care through Care Programme Approach
Services: Outpatient, Crisis Team, Psychiatric, Liaison, Inpatient, Rehabilitation, and Charities

Effective Communication

Key elements:
- Therapeutic relationship
- Trust
- Confidence
- Respect
- Increased shared understanding
- Patient satisfaction
- Treatment adherence
- Empowerment
- Reduced hospital admission
- Improved quality of life
- Reduced litigation
- Healthcare professional wellbeing
Poor outcome: social isolation, exclusion, unemployment, poor physical health, poor staff morale

Communication Skills

Focus on empathy, non-judgmental attitude, respect, succinctness, accuracy, reassurance, therapeutic approach, and cultural sensitivity
Forms of communication:
- Verbal
- Non-verbal
- Written
Barriers to communication:
- Symptoms
- Language
- Culture
- Impaired cognition
- Influence of drugs and alcohol
- Learning disability
- Anger
- Lack of skills
- Lack of time
- Work pressures
- Negative attitudes
- Stigma

Assessment Tools

Psychosis: Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
Depression: Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, Beck Depression Inventory
Anxiety: Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale
Bipolar: Mood Disorder Questionnaire, Young Mania Rating Scale
Dementia: Mini-Mental State Examination, Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive

Mental State Examination

Aim: observe and describe the patient's mental state at the time of assessment
Components:
- Appearance and Behavior
- Speech
- Mood
- Thought
- Perception
- Cognition
- Insight

Mini Mental State Examination

Cognition
Orientation
Registration
Attention and calculation
Recall
Language
Copying

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Learn about the basics of mental health, including prevalence, associated risks, and common conditions like depression and anxiety. Discover how mental health services provide care through a Care Programme Approach.