Risk assessments are also designed to manage and identify areas of concern, either to the patient or health professional’s involved in the care of the patient. Areas of risk assessment may include suicide or self harm, absconding, aggression or violence, substance use, vulnerabilities and neglect, non adherence or compliance. These areas of assessment may include past risk and current risk factors (Edward, Munro, Robins & Welch, 2011). Risk assessment of the patient is important but also risk towards others. Patients with paranoid schizophrenia are more opportunistic in behaving aggressively or violently towards co-patients and/or staff, which is why implementation of such assessment tools have been put in place (Langan, 2008).
Topic: Today I’m going to tell you about OCD C. Thesis: OCD is a common psychiatric illness that can affect people’s lives. D. Preview / Roadmap: I’m going to tell you the causes of OCD, symptoms, and treatments. II. Main Point 1 (1:30 ) A. Intro to point: OCD is known as obsessive-compulsive
To determine the level of risk the counsellor needs to consider the warning signs presented by the client. In this case study the client has presented with the several risk factors associated with suicidal behaviour and it’s important for the counsellor to consider during the
pg. 16). According to Frederick T. L. Leong, the general editor of the Encyclopedia of counseling, says that a panic attack can have onsets of fearfulness, intense apprehension, and even leaving an individual with feelings of doom. Others may feel short of breath, a choking feeling, chest pain, or palpitations to mention just a few symptoms one may endure. Individuals who have endured such symptoms tend to worry about when the next occurrence of these sudden onsets may arise and just how these symptoms will affect them in the future (Leong.
Table of Contents Introduction 2 Case study 1 3 Main Concepts of Operant Conditioning 4 Evaluation of Treatment for James 5 Case Study 2 6 CBT 7 Evaluation of Treatment for Michelle 7 Case Study 3 9 Basic Principles of Client Centered Therapy 10 Evaluation of Treatment for Sarah 10 Conclusions & Recommendation 12 Biblography 13 Introduction “culturally abnormal behaviour of such an intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is likely to be placed in serious jeopardy, or behaviour which is likely to seriously limit use of, or result in the person being denied access to, ordinary community facilities.” (Emerson, 2005) Challenging behaviour is something that we will all deal with at some point in our lives, whether it is your child having tantrums, family members with psychological problems and even difficult people you may meet in work or on the street. There is always a reason behind challenging behaviour but it may prove quiet difficult to find out the reason. To deal with challenging behaviour and try to prevent it various care settings follow the ABC’s of behaviour: A – Antecedents, things or situations that lead up to the behaviour. B – Behaviour, the behaviour exhibited. C – Consequences, what happens after the behaviour.
xv). According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology successful crisis intervention depends upon accurately assessing the crisis and initiating the appropriate treatment. Issues needing to be addressed include finding what resources are available to the client; what approach might be effectively initiated; is hospitalization indicated; are there family or community agencies that are available to the client; and is the client in danger of hurting themselves or others. Myer and Conte (2006) state, “Answering these questions requires that assessment of clients in crisis be ongoing and that reactions be monitored in order to adjust the interventions as needed” (Myer and Conte). They also believe that standardized test can be misleading.
Not everyone respond in the same form to a crisis, so the respond will always be different and so will the intervention for the individual. It is always very important for a worker to understand the way a client may take information of a crisis. There are different kinds of intervention mechanisms that can be used to help a client recover with his or her feelings. There are ways that most individuals may cope with a crisis some may try to harm him or herself through homicide or suicide. You have those who just pass out and then you have some who just became mute and in a sage of
Abnormal Psychology Barbara Geyer-Soliz Understanding Abnormal Behavior Vicki Koenig, PhD June 30, 2013 Both Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress disorders (ASD) are anxiety disorders that emanate from a specific reaction after an individual has been exposed to a stressor or extreme traumatic events. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the development of characteristic symptoms that occur following direct or indirect exposure to a traumatic or terrifying event in which physical harm was threatened, witnessed, or actually experienced (Insel, Roth, 2008a). PTSD also can occur after the unexpected or violent death of a family member or close friend, or following serious harm or threat of death or injury to a loved
Usually stalkers are suffering from depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, paranoia, agoraphobia or post-traumatic stress disorder. Therefore both parties are affected. If a victim is/has been stalked the first thing they should do is call the police. If they are in immediate danger they should dial 911 and ask for assistance. If the victim chooses to talk to
Running Head: MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMATIZATION Mental Illness Stigmatization University of Phoenix Stacey Smith September 2009 Introduction Mental Illness can affect all families regardless of the socioeconomic, educational, religious, cultural, or ethnic backgrounds. The community, families, and healthcare professionals should become educated regarding the different types of mental health conditions to ensure that prudent, effective, and efficient healthcare can be provided to the individuals who have been or who have not been formally diagnosed with mental health disorders or conditions. Staff and family members should be educated regarding mental health disorders and conditions so that proper healthcare can be implemented and provided and the patients are assured that they will not be stigmatized, stereotyped, or discriminated against because of their mental illness. In-service education courses and workshops should be offered and provided to staff and family members so that stigmatization, stereotypes, and discrimination regarding individuals and patients with mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders will reduced or possibly eliminated. Work-setting Problem Stigmatization of the mentally ill impairs their social relations and wellness (Foltz & Logsdon, 2009).