Psychiatry 1 - Overview & Anxiety Flashcards
what is the mental health act (scotland) 2003 for?
concerned purely with management & treatment of psychiatric disorders
what is the
- emergency detention time
- short term detention time
for patients under mental health act 2003?
Emergency - 72hrs
Short term - 28 days
the mental health act 2003 is in plate for what reasons?
to allow medical treatment, if there isnt, then would be a significant risk to the person or others
also stops their condition getting worse/improve some of their symptoms
what is neurosis?
group of mental health disorders that can cause distress & interfere with daily life
but DONT involve LOSS OF TOUCH WITH REALITY
what is psychosis?
a SEVERE mental health disorder characterised by LOSS OF TOUCH WITH REALITY
(delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking etc. NEEDS medical treatment and severely impacts daily function)
what are some psychiatric conditions in dentistry?
- Neurosis
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders
- Personality Disorders
‘normal’ patients may be _____ when coming to the dentist, does not mean they have _____ diagnosis
Anxious
Psychiatric
what are examples of neurosis?
- anxiety
- phobic
- obsessional
- hypochondriacal
- depressive
what are management strategies for psychiatric conditions?
Psychological Treatment:
- anxiety management strategies
- Educating about psychology
Drugs:
- self medication
- prescription meds
what is an anxiolytic drug?
a drug used to reduce anxiety
what are the types of anxiolytic drugs?
- alcohol
- benzodiazepines (diazepam, midazolam, etc)
- antidepressants (tricyclic, mirtazepine)
what does ocd mean?
Obsession compulsive disorder
whats the difference between perfectionism & OCD?
perfectionism:
- personality trait
- may have habits they follow rigidly
- not doing it out of AVOIDING ANXIETY
OCD:
- mental health disorder
- repeated, unwanted thoughts/urges that cause ANXIETY
