Tutorial 6- History Taking Part Two

Question 1

What was the one big thing i learned from this tutorial?

Answer 1

Integrate the MSE into the presenting complaint! makes a much nicer flow

Question 2

What is a good way to assess someones functionality?

Answer 2

What is a typical day like for you?

Question 3

What do you need to be aware of before referring someone to psychotherapies

Answer 3

Symptoms need to improve so they can get the most out of it.

Question 4

If you are worried someone has depression, what should you ask them?

Answer 4

"during the last month have you often been bothered by feeling down, depressed or hopeless?"
Have you noticed:
Anhedonia
Fatigue
Disturbed sleep
Low self confidence
Poor or increased appetite
Suicidal thoughts or acts
Agitation or slowing of movements
Guilt or self blame

Question 5

If you are worried someone has anxiety, what should you ask them?

Answer 5

Physical symptoms
Generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder
Functionality

Question 6

If you are worried someone has schizophrenia, what should you ask them?

Answer 6

Thought Insertion
Thought broadcasting
Thought withdrawal
Thought blocking

Question 7

How can mental health symptoms present?

Answer 7

I feel low
I have no energy
I'm tired all the time
I'm struggling with motivation
I cant stop crying
I'm struggling to sleep
I'm not enjoying things like i used to 
I'm struggling to get to work