Psychiatric History Questions

Question 1

Psych History

OCD

Answer 1

Do you find that you need to check things many times or perform little rituals so something bad won’t happen?

Question 2

Psych History

PTSD

Answer 2

Some people who have had a traumatic event in their life can relive it over and over and avoid situations that reminds them of the event. Has that happened to you?

Question 3

Psych History

Panic disorder

Answer 3

Have you ever had a panic attack?

Question 4

Psych History

Social anxiety disorder

Answer 4

Do you miss social engagements out of fear that people my not like you or that they might think poorly of you?

Question 5

Psych History

Generalised anxiety disorder

Answer 5

Do you worry a lot about little day to day things that you just can’t seem to get off your mind?

Question 6

Psych History

Depression

Answer 6

Over the last couple of weeks has your mood been down most of the time? Or have you not enjoyed things that you would normally enjoy?

Question 7

Psych History

Bipolar disorder

Answer 7

Have you ever felt extra good?

Have you had a period of time where you didn’t need to sleep and did impulsive things, or things out of character?

Question 8

Psych History

Psychosis

Answer 8

Have you had any unusual experiences lately?
Have you heard voices or sounds when no-one else has been in the room?
Do you get a sense that someone or some people mean you harm?

Question 9

Psych History

Dementia

Answer 9

Can you remember your wedding date? What did you have for breakfast?

Question 10

Psych History

Risk Assessment Categories

Answer 10

• Suicidality
• Self Harm
• Substance Use
• Serious Medical Condition
• Cognitive Impairment
• Harm from Others
• Harm to Others
• Absconding
• Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour
• Non-Compliance
• Other incl FALLS, vulnerability