Mental Health

Question 1

SAD PERSONS assessment

Answer 1

Sex
Age (<19 or >45)
Depression

Previous attempt
Excess alcohol or substance use
Rational thinking loss
Social supports lacking
Organised plan
No spouse
Sickness

Question 2

SAD PERSONS risk scoring

Answer 2

0-4: Low risk;
5-6: Medium risk;
7-10: High risk.

Question 3

Mental state examination

Answer 3

Appearance and behavior
Speech
Mood
Thoughts
Perception
Cognition and orientation
Insight

Question 4

Section 136

Answer 4

Police
Detention of a person for up to 24 hours
For the purpose of assessment
Can’t be used in private dwelling

Question 5

Section 2

Answer 5

Power of detention
2 x Doctor authorization
Assessment up to 28 days

Question 6

Section 3

Answer 6

Power of detention
2 x Doctor authorization
Up to 6 months

Question 7

Section 135

Answer 7

A warrant allowing police to enter a property and remove a patient to a place of safety

Question 8

Mental health legal frameworks

Answer 8

Mental health act (1983)
Mental capacity act (2005)
Care act (2014)

Question 9

IIPPA risk assessment for suicide

Answer 9

Ideation
Intent
Plan
Preparation
Actions

Question 10

5 P’s of mental health/suicide risk formation

Answer 10

Presentation
Precipitating factors
Perpetuating factors
Predisposing factors
Protective factors