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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