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MENTAL HEALTH Flashcards

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recurrent episodes of binge eating
lack of control during an eating episode
recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviour to prevent weight gain

binge eating with purgative behaviour at least once a week for 3 months

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bulimia nervosa

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restriction of energy intake relative to requirements
intense fear of gaining weight. becoming fat
disturbance to one’s body weight/shape is experiences

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anorexia nervosa

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bulimia nervosa management

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refer to specialist care

bulimia-nervosa guided self-help for adults - or CBT-ED
children should be offered focused family therapy (FT-BN)

pharmacological tx = trial of high dose SSRI (fluoxetine)

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anorexia nervosa management

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individual eating disorder CBT - CBT-ED

MANTRA

specialist support clinical management (SSCM)

young people - focus family therapy (first line)

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low mood 
lack of interest in activities 
significant changes to weight/appetite
changes to amount of sleep 
inappropriate feeling of guilt 
indecisive/inability to concentrate/think
recurrent suicidal ideation
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mild to moderate depression = sleep hygiene, low intensity psychosocial interventions, computerised CBT and group physical activity programmes

moderate-severe depression = SSRI initiation, high intensity psychosocial interventions, individual CBT

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chronic depressive state more than 2 years duration

doesn’t meet the full criteria for depression

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dysthymia

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management of dysthymia

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antidepressants first line

psychotherapy

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elevated mood, irritable, agitated or aggressive
high levels of energy and very little sleep
pressure of speech or incomprehensible speech
racing thoughts
distracted
poor concentration
increased libido
extravagant/improactile plans

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bipolar disorder

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management of bipolar disorder

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mx of mania/hypomania = consider cessation of antidepressants, initiate antipsychotic
= olanzapine or haloperidol

mx of depression
talking therapies
fluoxetine

psychological interventions specifically for BPD
lithium - mood stabilizer

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auditory hallucinations - voices, thought echo
though disorders = insertion, withdrawal or broadcasting
delusions
disorganised speech, behaviour and thoughts
loss of motivation
social withdrawal
self neglect

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schizophrenia

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management of schizophrenia

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oral antipsychotics -
risperidone or olanzapine
if trialled 2 diff antipsychotics use
clozapine (titrate up from low dose)

CBT offered to all patients

associated with CVD - pay close attention to this

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impaired social interaction/communication
playing alone
unable to regulate interactions with non-verbal cues
unable to form and maintain appropriate relationships
Problems in obtaining or sustaining employment or education.
A history of a neurodevelopmental/mental condition

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autistic spectrum disorder

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management of autistic spectrum disorder

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early educational/behavioral interventions

pharmacological - SSRIs, antipsychotics, methylphenidate for ADHD
family support and counselling
parent education on how to interact with the child

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cannot follow instructions
reluctant to engage, distracted
forgetful/loses things
difficulty organising and sustaining tasks
talks excessively, plays noisily
interruptive/intrusive
run and climbs in inappropriate situations

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attention deficit disorder

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attention deficit disorder mx

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10 week wait and watch, refer to 2° care

first line = methylphenidate - alternative, lisdexamfetamine
do baseline ECG

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intrusive thoughts (flashbacks and nightmares)
dissociation 
negative mood 
avoidance 
arousal 
<4weeks
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acute stress disorder

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management of acute stress disorder

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  1. trauma focused CBT

2. benzodiazepines for agitation/sleep disturbance

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usually occurs over 5 stages
initially denial = feeling numb, pseudohallucinations of the deceased
anger = against family/medical professionals
bargaining
depression
acceptance

not same for all

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uncomplicated bereavement

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use of OTC drugs (overdose)
use of illicit drugs 
ingesting household substances and plant material 
or 
episodes of cutting
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deliberate self harm

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management of deliberate self harm

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assess for ant physical, psychological or safeguarding risks/concerns

if at physical/psychological risk = emergency referral
minor self-injury = primary care

referral to CAHMs if within that age group

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symptoms start at 6-12 hours: tremor, sweating, tachycardia, anxiety
peak incidence of seizures at 36 hours
peak incidence of delirium tremens is at 48-72 hours: coarse tremor, confusion, delusions, auditory and visual hallucinations, fever, tachycardia

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alcohol withdrawal

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alcohol withdrawal management

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admit and monitor till the patient stabilises

first-line = long-acting benzo such as chlordiazoepoxide /diazepam

if hepatic failure lorazepam is preferred

chronic alcoholics may need thiamine to prevent wernicke’s encephalopathy
rehydration important

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6months of excessive uncontrollable worry about everyday issues 
restlessness/nervousness 
poor concentration, sleep disturbance 
easily fatigued irritable 
muscle tension 
can experience abdo discomfort
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generalised anxiety disorder

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management of GAD

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  1. education and active monitoring
  2. low intensity psychological interventions
  3. high intensity psychological interventions + drug Tx firstline = sertraline
    or duloxetine/venlafaxine), pregabalin last

under 30yrs = weekly follow up for the first month
benzodiazepines in acute crises

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frequently complain of pain 
sleep disturbance 
chest pain & SOB 
tachycardia
hypertension 
tremors 
sweating
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panic disorder

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management of panic disorder

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CBT or drug treatment - SSRI first line

if unresponsive after 12 weeks = imipramine or clomipramine offered

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feared situation makes patient anxious and distressed
tachycardia
sweaty
tremor/trembling

response is usually out of proportion to the reality of the situation

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phobia

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management of social phobia

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CBT + medication (SSRI)

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management of agoraphobia

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psychological therapy (systemic desensitisation) & SSRIs

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management of simple phobias

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systematic desensitisation

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re-experiencing through nightmares, flashbacks
avoidance of people/places/things which resemble the traumatic event
hyperarousal/vigilance and exaggerated startle response
emotional numbing/feeling detached

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post-traumatic stress disorder

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management of post-traumatic stress disorder

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mild cases = watchful waiting for 4 weeks

severe cases = trauma-focused CBT, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing

drugs Tx not routinely used but usually venlafaxine pr SSRI
severe cases = risperidone

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unwanted intrusive thoughts, urges or images that com repeated to mind
repetitive behaviours or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform - either overtly or covertly

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

34
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management of OCD

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mild cases = CBT or ERP
(can offer SSRI course if insufficient)

moderate cases = offer SSRI/intensive CBT

severe functional impairment - combined SSRI + CBT
if SSRI effective = continue use for 12months

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unstable mood or emotional dysregulation 
- daily or hourly mood changes 
may present with overdose/self-harm 
pseudohallucinations 
angry outbursts
chronic feeling of emptiness 
dissociation 
impulsivity
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Borderline/emotionally unstable PD

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management of borderline PD

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psychotherapy

antipsychotic can be given - usually quetiapine

37
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deception, repeatedly lying
impulsiveness, failure to plan ahead
irritable, aggressive
reckless, disregard of personal and other’s safety
consistent irresponsibility and lack of remorse

men>women

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antisocial PD

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unwarranted tendency to question the loyalty of friends
reluctance to confide in others
preoccupation with conspirationa beliefs/hidden meanings
unwarranted tendency to perceive attacks on their character

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paranoid PD

39
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inappropriate sexual seductiveness
needs to be centre of attention
rapidly shifting & shallow expressions of emotion
self dramatisation
relationships considered more intimate than reality

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histrionic PD

40
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gardoise sense of self importance 
preoccupied in fantasies - unlimited power, success or beauty 
sense of entitlement 
lack of empathy 
chronic envy 
arrogant, hauty attitude
excessive need for admiration
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narcissistic PD

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indifference to praise or criticism 
prefers solitary activities
lack of interest in sexual relations/interactions 
lack of desire for companionship
emotional coldness 
few friends/confidants
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schizoid PD

42
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Odd beliefs, magical thinking 
unusual perceptual disturbance 
paranoid ideation, suspiciousness 
lack of close friends 
odd but clear speech 
eccentric behaviours
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schizotypal PD

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mental health condition that causes an individual to experience physical bodily symptoms in response to psychological distress.

these could include pain, weakness, dizziness, fainting and digestive symptoms also

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somatoform disorder

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somatoform disorder management

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CBT and SSRI

45
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somnolence
pupillary constriction/pin-point pupils
decreased repsiration
track marks on the arms

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opiate intoxication/overdose

46
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treatment for opiate intoxication/overdose

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naloxone injection
(opiate reversal agent)

may get aggressive/vomit
substance abuse counselling needed

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