Paranoid schizophrenia, what must the nurse assess? How do they go about assessing? Upon assessing, how will the nurse manage the outcomes of the assessment? These important questions are what this paper will resolve. Through review of recent literature into the assessment and management of individuals affected by paranoid schizophrenia, this paper will discuss in detail how the nurse goes about assessing the patient, why assessment is vital, common outcomes of the assessment and finally go into detail on how the nurse manages a patient with paranoid schizophrenia.
There are two main explanations to face recognition in psychology. One of which is the feature analysis theory, this theory suggests that analysing individual features is most important in face recognition, this is also known as the bottom-up theory because vital cues from the face are analysed to aid recognition. This is much like a jigsaw because the individual features are put together to form a whole. Evidence for this theory comes from a study conducted by Sadr et al. which presented evidence suggesting that the eyebrows may not just be important but they may be the most important feature when it comes to face recognition.
1009). This indicates the complexity in managing bipolar disorder. Studies also show that psychotherapy is necessary to supplement and optimize the effects of medication (Steinkuller and Rheineck 338). Cognitive behavioral therapy helps patients manage the disorder by replacing negative behaviors with positive ones. Education is important with this form of treatment so clients can recognize how different factors affect the course of the disease and what they can do to manage these factors (Steinkuller and Rheineck 342).
A. Explain in detail what you like about this type of research? I like how they meet one on one with the clients to help learn different ways to deal with their bipolar disorder. See with bipolar disorder it is known as bipolar affective disorder, which is manic-depressive disorder, or manic depression, which is a mental illness classified by psychiatry as a mood disorder. (As quoted from articles and web articles).
037.1 Understand about different substances, their effects and how they might be used. In my role as a social care worker i am coming into contact more and more with service users who have mental health problems who are also substance users. The reason for such dependency and their particular drug of choice is reliant to some extent on what their diagnoses is and what sort of effects they are looking for. If people are trying to block out negative thoughts and feelings they may be using a particular substance that can do this, such as for someone with depression they could be using a stimulant such as amphetamine which could give them a feeling of increased energy and euphoria that they may not have experienced for some time. Such a drug as an amphetamine can be categorised as a psychoactive drug which basically means it affects brain functioning, changes behaviour, mood, perception and/or consciousness.
Why do some people object to the term ‘mental illness’? To understand the complexity of the term ‘mental illness’, it is necessary to explore a diverse range of perspectives on varying topics that often arise within the ‘world’ of mental health. Using the elements of the K225 course model as a basis for exploration, this essay shall aim to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the individual experiences that could lead to possible reasons why, some people may not be in favour of the term ‘mental illness’. (Unit 1, p.19). The ‘world’ of mental health briefly consists of people, services, policy, and legislation.
Psychological Disorder Analysis Greg Bradford PSY/270 5-27-2012 This is an analysis on a 42-year-old Hispanic female named Marla with symptoms of having trouble sleeping, feelings of anxiousness or jumpiness, and an inability to concentrate. Marla is showing signs that she is suffering from a dysthymic disorder. If she was a child, ADHD would have been another possibility, but at her age and the onset of symptoms as they are, Marla is developing a dysthymic disorder. However, I would like to follow up with a line of questions for Marla to answer. These questions will help better understand Marla’s affliction or disorder.
I would do the Beck’s Depression Inventory with her to determine the severity of the problem. I would do a mental exam on her to determine the severity of the Alzheimer’s. - Clinician Characteristics To be best able to work with Mrs. Sanders I would have to show her that I cared, show empathy, as well as a desire to help her. I would have to be able to motivate her and promote her continued independence. I would need to be structured, creative, and positive to help her find ways to deal with the Alzheimer’s.
(Example case studies) Analysis of qualitative data is difficult and requires accurate description of participant responses, also data and great care must be taken when doing so, for example; looking for symptoms of mental illness. However the participants are able to provide data in their own words and in their own way also qualities research explores new area of research. It also builds new theories and examines complex questions that can be impossible with qualitative method. On the other hand qualitative researchers cannot carefully look at the detailed structures original difficult natural relations. Quantitative research gathers data in numerical form which can be put into categories, or in rank order, or measured in units of measurement.
INTRODUCTION A mental status examination (MSE) is an assessment of a patient's level of cognitive (knowledge-related) ability, appearance, emotional mood, and speech and thought patterns at the time of evaluation. It is one part of a full neurologic (nervous system) examination and includes the examiner's observations about the patient's attitude and cooperativeness as well as the patient's answers to specific questions. Not only is it important for describing the “state” of the patient, it is an important tool that can help substantiate a diagnosis, convey information to another provider, and assist in determining most appropriate step in treatment. Unlike mental status examination, psychosocial assessment is an evaluation of a patient’s mental, physical, and emotional health. It takes into account not only the physical health of the patient, but also the patient’s perception of self and his or her ability to function in the community.