Mental Health Flashcards
Name a common symptoms experienced by patients with schizophrenia
Auditory Hallucinations
True or False? Treatment cessation of SSRIs should be done gradually over approximately 4 weeks
True
Name 4 therapies that can be used for anxiety and depression
Self Help
CBT
Lifestyle Advice
Medication
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. What is it caused by?
A shortage of important chemicals that help with transmission of messages
What 4 things can be caused by SSRIs and misuse of drugs and/or alcohol?
Serotonin Syndrome (especially if taken with other anti-Ds or St John’s wart)
Palpitations
Sedation
Brain haemorrhage
True or False? Patients with schizophrenia and psychosis must receive regular monitoring for physical health problems?
True - at least annually
What 4 red flags should you consider as part of your mental health assessment?
Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal Intent
Plans and means
Risk to Others
What are the three symptoms of early stage dementia?
Forgetting Names
Repetition
Problems with reasoning
Name 3 physical symptoms of anxiety
Sweating
Palpitations
Nausea
Name 6 types of anxiety disorder
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
PTSD/acute stress
Panic Disorder
Phobias
OCD
Do anxiety disorders often present co-morbidly with other mental health conditions?
Yes
Name 9 common symptoms of anxiety along with 7 physical symptoms
Racing irrational thoughts
Feeling of panic/dread/unease
Restlessness
Irritiability
Muscle Tension
Unable to ‘switch off’
Easily fatigued/exhausted
Sleep disturbance
Feeling of overwhelm/unable to think clearly
Physical:
Nausea
Palpitations
Lump in throat
Shaking
Sweaty
Loose Stools
Dry mouth
Name 11 symptoms of mild/moderate depression
Extreme sadness for more than 2 weeks
Tearfulness
Anhedonia
Lack of energy/motivation
Lethargy
Insomnia/early morning waking/hypersomnia
Poor concentration (brain fog)
Low confidence/self-esteem
Lack of appetite
Aches and Pains
Irritability/anger
What time period should someone feel extreme sadness for to be diagnosed with depression?
More than 2 weeks
Name 8 signs of severe depression
Apathy
Suicidal Ideation
DSH
Hopelessness/Helplessness
Social Withdrawal
Poor eye contact
Self neglect
Morbid thoughts
How many recognised symptoms of depression need to be identified for a diagnosis?
3
What 4 types of physical disease monitoring should take place for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions?
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Obesity
Respiratory Disease
Annual reviews - due to med side effects and less likely to care for selves
Name 5 behaviours listed in the DSM criteria used to diagnose schizophrenia
Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganised Speech
Grossly disorganised or catatonic behaviour
Negative Symptoms
How many adverse life events in adulthood are associated with mental health problems?
2 or more
Name 7 physical symptoms of anxiety
Nausea
Palpitations
Lump in throat
Shaking
Sweaty
Loose stools
Dry mouth
What types of hallucinations are most commonly experienced in schizophrenia
Auditory
When conducting a mental health assessment, what should you consider when conducting a risk assessment
Risk to self
Risk to others
Previous history
Awareness
Distinguishing between thoughts and intentions
Access to means
Protective factors
