Week 8 - Functional Management of Psychiatric Symptoms Flashcards
name 3 aspects of the therapeutic relationship that contribute to illness management.
- trust
- locus of control
- communicating fear or confidence
feeling a sense of control or responsibility (so that they feel they are in charge/control of themselves)
locus of control
what is the #1 reason for mental health relapses?
medication noncompliance
what is the #2 reason for mental health relapses?
stress (can lead to an increase in symptoms and hospitalizations)
not used anymore; considered to blame the family
high expressed emotion environments
piece of paper that outlines who is involved - client, psychiatrist, case manager, and family member - lists medications client is taking, target symptoms and behaviors to watch out for - everyone knows that this is what we’re watching out for - also lists what to do if you start seeing symptoms again and the steps that should be taken.
relapse contract
trying to keep pt. in the community and out of the hospital.
hospital diversion
name 3 lifestyle components of the effective management of illness.
- healthy routine
- exercise
- healthy diet
-abnormality of movement and behavior arising from a disturbed mental state (typically schizophrenia).
catatonia
name the 2 most common signs of catatonia.
- immobility
- mutism
feeding an agitated person is one of the best ways to calm them down
“Feed the bear”
comfortable environments ex: sensory rooms
holding environment
setting is not full of rules
high tolerance levels
name 2 negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
- avolition
- anhedonia
- fatigue or loss of energy almost everyday
- feelings of worthlessness or guilt almost everyday
- impaired concentration, indecisiveness
- insomnia or hypersomnia almost everyday
- markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities
- psychomotor agitation or retardation
- recurring thoughts of death or suicide
- significant weight loss or gain
depression
- aggressive behavior that harms or threatens other people or animals
- destructive behavior that damages or destroys property
- lying or theft
- truancy or other serious violations of rules
- early tobacco, alcohol, and substance use and abuse; and precocious sexual activity.
conduct disorder
- persistent resistance towards taking direction from others
- stubbornness or non-compliant behavior
- an unwillingness to compromise
- frequent arguing with, talking back to, or challenging of authority
oppositional defiant disorder