The Psychiatry MDT and Epidemiology

Question 1

List 5 members of the Psychiatry MDT

Answer 1

• Psychiatrist
• Mental Health Nurse
• General Nurses
• Cognitive Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Specialist Pharmacist
• Service Manager
• Third Sector Organisations
• Administrative staff

Question 2

List 5 Factors for Good mental wellbeing

Answer 2

• Connection
• Purpose
• Regular physical activity
• Stability
• Learning
• Hobbies
• Good work
• Good physical health care
• Preventative mental health care
• Timely, accessible quality

Question 3

Give 5 RFs for Mental Illness

Answer 3

• ACE: 4 ≤ = 3x lung disease/14x suicide attempts/4.5x depression/4x begin intercourse by 15/ 2x liver disease
• Genetic
• Uncertainty
• Financial difficulty
• Physical ill health
• Unfavourable work/working environment
• Prejudice
• Social exclusion
• Pregnancy and birth: 1/5 mothers w/i 1 year post-partum