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When a patient need assessment or treatment for a psychiatric condition, sometimes it is necessary to [[Mental Health Act|section them under the Mental Health Act]]. It is important to assess, with any psychiatric patient, their [[suicide risk|risk to themselves]], and to others.
When a patient need assessment or treatment for a psychiatric condition, sometimes it is necessary to [[Mental Health Act|section them under the Mental Health Act]]. It is important to assess, with any psychiatric patient, their [[suicide risk|risk to themselves]], and to others.


===Psychiatric Symptoms===
===Psychiatric Case Studies and Common Questions===
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Revision as of 08:58, 23 May 2008

Psychiatry is the management of conditions affecting mental health. It is important to understand that mental health must be assessed in the context of social norms and whether the perceived 'problem' is not just a part of somebody's personality. Intervention is only necessary when normal social function is being negatively affected.

Assessment of mental health should be through three techniques: Psychiatric History, Mental State Examination and Cognitive State Examination.

Neurosis, Psychosis and Dementia

The three key topics of psychiatry can be separated into neuroses, psychoses and dementia.

Neuroses

Psychoses

Dementia

Other Psychiatric Disorders

Psychiatry affects people in all ages and walks of life. Commonly problems can occur in old age. pregnancy, childhood and amongst those abusing alcohol and other substances.

Many disorders can affect people's lives to a large extent. Those with personality disorders may suffer from many mental conditions throughout their lives. Also important to understand are:

Sectioning & The Mental Health Act

When a patient need assessment or treatment for a psychiatric condition, sometimes it is necessary to section them under the Mental Health Act. It is important to assess, with any psychiatric patient, their risk to themselves, and to others.

Psychiatric Case Studies and Common Questions

  1. Aggression
  2. Anxiety Case Study