Acute stress reaction and adjustment disorder

Question 1

where and who might present with self harm

Answer 1

A&E or not present
anyone can present with self harm

Question 2

how to manage repetitive self harm

Answer 2

management plan with patient and family and doctors
preventative plans
reducing risk and risk assessment of home
safeguard planning
psychosocial assessment
admission to psychiatric hospital
harm reduction

Question 3

what is harm reduction

Answer 3

help to avoid, delay or reduce further episodes and reduce complications

Question 4

what is an acute stress reaction

Answer 4

A transient disorder that develops without a mental disorder in response to exceptional physical and mental stress

Question 5

how long does an acute stress reaction occur

Answer 5

hours to days

Question 6

what is an adjustment disorder

Answer 6

in response to an identifiable stressor
within 1 month of that stressor
once stressor removed the symptoms stop within 6months
unable to perform AoDL or social functions