Psychosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two domains for effects of psychosis?
A
Environmental losses
Psychological losses
2
Q
Within psychosis, what are the possible ‘environmental losses’?
A
Friends Social opportunities Work opportunities Educational opportunities Income Accommodation
3
Q
Within psychosis, what are the possible ‘psychological losses’?
A
Self-esteem/belief/confidence
Self-respect
Hope
Expectation
4
Q
Outline the five areas of psychosis.
A
Confused thinking/thought disorder False beliefs/delusions Hallucinations Changed feelings Changed behaviours
5
Q
What are the ratios and age of onset of psychosis for each age?
A
Males 18-24
Females 20-26
(2:1)
6
Q
What things can you do with psychosis?
A
Behavioural experiments
Change relationships with the voices
7
Q
How do you work with voices?
A
Get to know them! Listen - when do they come? How many are there? Are they male or female? What do they say?
