12 components of MSE
AppearanceBehaviourMoodAffectSpeechThoughtContentPerceptionCognitionInsightJudgementRapport
5 components of a Risk Assessment
ESP PREventsSuicidal ThinkingPsychiatric IllnessPhysical problemsResources
Risk Assessment - Events
-leading up to self harm attempt? (stressors)-impulsivity vs planned-potential lethality-help sought-others nearby-previous attempts-signs of finality (note/give away stuff)
Risk Assessment - Suicidal Thinking (4)
-ideation (suidical)-planning-intent to die-access
Risk Assessment - Psychiatric Illness
-D+A-depression-bipolar disorder-psychosis-anxiety disorder-borderline personality disorder
Risk Assessment - Physical Problems
-can exacerbate emotional distress-ie. pain, disability, disfigurement - can be targeted for Rx
Risk Assessment - Resources
social resources:social contactsassociationsreligious affiliationshelp-linesinvolved professionalswork/educationpersonal resources:coping strategies of the pt- how adaptively coped w past stress
Risk Management - 5 components
SafetyTreatmentAttenuation of stressorsFollow-upFraternity