WEEK 7 Flashcards

(13 cards)

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list some target priority populations for mental health

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A&TSI 
Older Australians
People with socioeconomic disadvantage 
Carers of people with chronic conditions 
Remote, rural, regional
People with mental illness
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Define mental health

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A state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community (WHO, 2014)

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3
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what are the two major classifications of mental illness

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DSM: Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorder

ICD: International classifications of diseases

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4
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Five categories of illness

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  1. Organic mental disorders
  2. Psychotic disorders
  3. Mood disorders
  4. Anxiety and stress related disorders
  5. Personality disorders
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5
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anxiety disorders: what are they

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Are classed as either primary (anxiety for no apparent reason) or secondary (anxiety due to a medical condition, a medication or another psychiatric disorder).

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mood disorders

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psychopathological condition in which a persuasive disturbance of mood is the primary feature, usually with a return to normal functioning between episodes

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what causes mood disorders

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Genetics 
Neurobiological factors 
Medical/hormonal 
Psychosocial factors 
Live events and environment
Childbirth
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what is the mental state examination

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Every diagnosis of a mental health disorder includes this examination
Clinicals often use this examination in there normal interactions when with patients
Includes things such as appearance and behaviour, speech, affect, mood and quality

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9
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List 4 barriers to mental illness

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Non recognition - by patient or doctor

Lack of language to describe symptoms

Belief it is not the domain of doctors

stigma

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what is emergency psychiatry

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Intervention for patients in need or urgent diagnosis and care. 
It is 
 -  Timely 
 -  Immediate 
 -  Planned
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what kinds of symptoms does a person present when being admitted to emergency psychiatry

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Suicidal ideas and self harm
Confusion 
Distress 
Aggression/violence and homicidal ideals 
Hallucinations and delusions
Disorganised thinking and behaviour
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who is mainly at risk of suicide

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Hard to predict
Main demographic is males, socially isolates, older or youth and certain occupational groups

Family history of suicide and abuse
Recent loss, trauma, illness irritation - dynamic

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Victorias approved mental health services

Access to mental health services

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Access to mental health services are primarily through a GP
Those seriously affected by mental illness are referred to a specialist mental health service.
This can be:
Clinical - focuses on assessment and treatment. Manages by general facilities such as hospitals

Nonclinical - called mental health community support services. Managing recovery and maximising participation in life

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