Mental Health assessment

Question 1

Discuss the 4 purposes of the comprehensive mental health assessment

Answer 1

• communicate, identify and clarify mental health issue
• assess persons physical health status
• identify family or social support
• oppo for carers to express concerns

Question 2

list 5 components of a comprehensive assessment

Answer 2

reason for referral
presenting problem
history of mental health
substance use
trauma

Question 3

what is a MSE

Answer 3

snap shot of persons current presentation and MS at a single point in time, allowing for comparison in the future.

Question 4

List the components of a MSE

Answer 4

Perception
Affect and Mood
motor activity
speech
general appearance
orientation
thought
judgement
intellectual functioning
memory
insight

Question 5

list 6 barriers to an effective MSE

Answer 5

Lack of TR or rapport
physical environment
age
health literacy
stigma
cognitive state

Question 6

Risk factors for self harm and suicide

Answer 6

family history
previous attempts
history of MH
hopelessness
isolation
physical health issues

Question 7

protective factors for suicide

Answer 7

clinical care
support and intervention
health service
skills in problem solving
culture and religion
family and social support

Question 8

how to best manage violence and aggression

Answer 8

calm voice
identify expectations and needs
plain and direct language
set limits
maintain eye contact

Question 9

list 5 types of hallucinations

Answer 9

auditory
visual
olfactory
gustatory
tactile