Intro to Mental Health Flashcards
mental health is common and what should a leeds graduate be aware of when assessing patients
ask about mood (ideas of self harm)
enquire about previous mental health
assess cognitive functions
understand the role of mental health
why is mental health so important for elderly patients
mental health affects outcomes an survival rates
depression has been linked to produce physical illness and reduces survival rates
what are 5 disorders associated with mental health
depression anxiety dementia delirium alchohol misuse
what should you be looking for during a case of depression
Core symptoms, basic management (an SSRI drug), basic risk assessment (suicide or self-harm)
what should you be looking for during a case of anxiety
Core symptoms, primary care presentations, basic treatment
what should you be looking for during a case of dementia
Core symptoms, cognitive assessment, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, basic treatment,
what should you be looking for during a case of delirium
Core features, assessment, management (esp. non-biological approaches)
what should you be looking for during a case of alcohol misuse
Symptoms, diagnosis, screening, withdrawal, basic treatment, other addictions
define mental health
a state of wellbeing in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
define mental illness
Extreme differences or difficulties in the way a person thinks, observes the world and experiences feelings. These can either be brief or occur over a long time. They can cause difficulties in a person’s ability to care for themselves, to have relationships, make friends, make decisions, work or have any leisure activities
