PsychED Up: Risk Assessment and Management Flashcards
1
Q
Dimensions to assess
- to self
- to others
- from others
A
To self
- suicide, self harm
- self neglect
- drug use
- non compliance
To others
-violence, abuse, neglect
From others
-exploitation, abuse
2
Q
How to assess risk to self
A
Timeline factors
- before - triggers, degree of planning, recurrence
- during
- after - how do they feel now? are they glad about the outcome of their attempt?
Static factors
- FHx
- upbringing
- risk increases with age
- sex (higher success in men)
Dynamic factors - change with time
- job? home?
- substance use
- psychological factors
PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HARM THEMSELVES THAN OTHERS
3
Q
How to assess risk to others
A
Get a collateral!
4
Q
Who is at higher risk of abuse from others
A
Children
Elderly
Individuals with mental health conditions
Cognitive difficulties
