MENTAL HEALTH Flashcards
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
bulimia nervosa
restriction of energy intake relative to requirements
intense fear of gaining weight. becoming fat
disturbance to one’s body weight/shape is experiences
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa management
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)
anorexia nervosa management
individual eating disorder CBT - CBT-ED
MANTRA
specialist support clinical management (SSCM)
young people - focus family therapy (first line)
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
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
chronic depressive state more than 2 years duration
doesn’t meet the full criteria for depression
dysthymia
management of dysthymia
antidepressants first line
psychotherapy
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
bipolar disorder
management of bipolar disorder
antipsychotics = olanzapine, haloperidol, quetiapine or risperidone
lithium may be added, or if unsuitable valproate is added
psychological interventions
in depressive period = SSRI/fluoxetine
auditory hallucinations - voices, thought echo
though disorders = insertion, withdrawal or broadcasting
delusions
disorganised speech, behaviour and thoughts
loss of motivation
social withdrawal
self neglect
schizophrenia
management of schizophrenia
oral antipsychotics - clozapine (titrate up from low dose)
CBT offered to all patients
associated with CVD - pay close attention to this
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
autistic spectrum disorder
management of autistic spectrum disorder
early educational/behavioral interventions
pharmacological - SSRIs, antipsychotics, methylphenidate for ADHD
family support and counselling
parent education on how to interact with the child
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
attention deficit disorder
attention deficit disorder
10 week wait and watch, refer to 2° care
first line = methylphenidate - alternative, lisdexamfetamine
do baseline ECG
intrusive thoughts (flashbacks and nightmares) dissociation negative mood avoidance arousal <4weeks
acute stress disorder
management of acute stress disorder
- trauma focused CBT
2. benzodiazepines for agitation/sleep disturbance
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
uncomplicated bereavement