W2 - signs and symptoms of psychopathology

Question 1

Intake interview information

Answer 1

• demographic and culture information
• presenting problem, history (including medical), personal history
• occupational history
• educational history
• relationship/social history

Question 2

Mental state examination

Answer 2

• general description such as appearance, behaviour and attitude
• mood and affect
• speech
• perceptual disturbances (hallucinations etc)
• thoughts of the client, process and and content
• sensorium and cognition
• impulse control
• judgement and control
• reliability