Risk Assessment in Mental Health

<p>Actuarial approaches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informed process to reduce uncertainty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Past history of violence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Combination of substance misuse and non-concordance with medications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Risk from others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socio-economic status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not eating due to paranoia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They pose a disproportionate risk of violence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to weapons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases the risk of violence significantly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age at first diagnosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong religious faith (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Males (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Previous self-harm or suicide attempt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sense of responsibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learning and preventing future harm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accidental harm due to wandering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access to a General Practitioner (GP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence of a young carer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of IV drugs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relapsing mental state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Locks on doors to prevent leaving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sharing needles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial abuse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lifetime prevalence of victimization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-neglect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harmful eating patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coping strategies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weapon possession (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fear of physical harm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bullying or comments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be individualized to the client's needs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They help inform clinical care to mitigate potential risks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reflect the most current understanding of a patient's risk. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They need to be dynamic and responsive. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being based solely on administrative data. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide essential information for thorough assessments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They cannot entirely eliminate risks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It adjusts according to changes in the patient's condition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The probability of harm, loss, or negative outcomes in a clinical setting, encompassing immediate, delayed, long-term, and chronic possibilities.

Dynamic risk is changeable and responsive to interventions, while actuarial risk uses statistics and records to predict risk. Actuarial risk is often more statistical while dynamic risk is more personal.

A structured method, often used in the NHS, for evaluating various types of risk in a mental health setting.

Static risk factors are unchanging aspects that increase risk (e.g., past history). Dynamic factors change over time because of interventions or behaviors (e.g., current mood or social settings).

Risk assessments may not account for complex human behavior or be perfectly accurate because of the limits of predicting behaviors. They are approximations of risk and can be inaccurate.

Characteristics or situations that increase the probability of a suicidal event occurring.

Risk factor that does not change over time, e.g., childhood experiences, age at initial diagnoses.

Risk factor that can change over time, e.g., mental state, support systems, environment.

A significant risk factor indicating a higher likelihood of future attempts.

Conditions that decrease the risk of an adverse event, including suicide, e.g., social support, a strong sense of responsibility.

Mental disorders significantly increase the risk of suicide.

Males have a higher suicide risk compared to females, although women experience suicidal ideation more frequently.

A crucial process to identify and manage individuals at risk of suicidal behaviors.

Protecting children from harm, abuse, and neglect.

Protecting vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and neglect.

Abuse by a partner or family member.

Evaluating risk of harm to self or others.

Potential for harm directed at oneself.

Potential for violence or harm toward others.

Evaluating the likelihood of a harmful event.

Intentional harm to oneself (e.g., cutting, burning).

In combination with mental illness, other factors like substance misuse, and lack of adherence to treatment increase the risk of violence. Poor environment also contributes.

A significant predictor of future violent behavior, independent of current mental state or illness.

Symptoms like threats, control issues, extreme emotions, thoughts connecting violence and suicide, psychopathy, and lack of insight contribute to the violence risk.

Harm that can come from serious mental disorders, including failure to adhere to medication or basic self-care.

Studies show a possible link, but the risk is not necessarily higher than in the general population. Often, substance abuse, combined with schizophrenia, is the cause of violent tendencies.

Frequent changes in treatment providers, locations, and insufficient ongoing care that can make it difficult to manage mental health conditions.

Forcing someone to do something against their will, using threats or intimidation.

Restricting someone's freedom or choices, often related to finances, medication, or social interactions.

The likelihood of someone experiencing an accident, outside of their home, due to their health condition or behavior.

Situations where a person's actions or condition pose a threat to the safety of children or adults who are vulnerable.

A multi-agency system to manage high-risk individuals, usually related to sexual or violent offenses, involving police, social services, and probation.

A meeting with different agencies (police, social services, health) to discuss a specific case of domestic abuse and create a safety plan.

Potential health issues for individuals, including access to healthcare, lack of care, and the use of medications.

Potential harms related to drug or alcohol use, such as IV drug use, sharing needles, overdosing, and impacting caregiving responsibilities.

Risk assessments need to be current and reflect the latest information about the individual and their situation.

Assessments should be based on reliable and validated information, not assumptions or biases.

Each person is unique, so their risk assessment should be tailored to their specific circumstances, not a generic template.

Risk assessments shouldn't be static. They need to adapt to changes in the individual's situation and their responses to treatment.

Risk assessments don't prevent problems, but they help us take action to reduce the likelihood or impact of negative events.

Every interaction with a patient contributes to understanding their risk profile, providing valuable information for the assessment.

Evaluating the likelihood of harmful events for individuals with mental health conditions.

They help healthcare professionals make informed decisions to protect patients and provide appropriate care.