1: Psychiatric history and mental state

Question 1

Personal and social history:

Alcohol, smoking and drugs (prescribed, OTC, illicit)

Home life and finances

Relationships

Education

Occupation

Forensic history - offences, arrests

Question 2

Mental state examination:

ABS MAT PCI

Answer 2

Appearance, behaviour, speech

Mood, affect, thoughts

Perception, cognition, insight

ABS MAT PCI useful for remembering these categories