History Taking - Psychosis Flashcards
What are some screening questions for psychotic symptoms?
General - Have you been having any strange experiences recently?
Auditory hallucinations - Do you ever seem to hear noises or voices even when there is nobody about? Have you been hearing voices? What are they like?
Visual hallucinations - Do you ever seem to see things other people cannot? Have you had any visions or seen things other people could not see?
Thought insertion - Do you ever have the feeling that thoughts are being put into your mind that are not your own?
Thought withdrawal - Do you ever feel that your thoughts are being taken out of your mind?
Thought broadcast - Do you ever feel that your thoughts are not private to yourself; as though they are being broadcast so others can know what you are thinking?
Thought echo - Does a thought in your mind ever seem to be repeated over again, like an echo? Do you ever hear your thoughts echoed out aloud?
What is passivity phenomena?
Sometimes when people are unwell, they feel that they are no longer in control of their actions; it is as though they are being made to do things by someone else / an external force.
Have you ever had this feeling? Have you ever felt that your emotions / feelings are being controlled by an external force?
What are delusions of persecution?
Do you feel that your life is in danger or somebody is after you / wants to kill you?
Does anyone seem to be trying to harm you?
How sure are you about this?
Does there seem to be a plot or conspiracy behind this?
