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Biological interventions for schizophrenia
Biological interventions for schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a type of psychotic disorder. A person with a psychotic disorder loses some contact with reality.When this happens antipsychotic medication (also known as neuroleptics) can be prescribed to help. Antipsychotic medication can reduce or alleviate symptoms (voices, irrational beliefs and delusions) in up to 70 per cent of peoplewho […]
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Biological interventions for manic depression: mood-stabilizing medicines
Biological interventions for manic depression: mood-stabilizing medicines Manic depression is treated with mood-stabilizing medicines such as lithium. LITHIUM (BRAND NAMES INCLUDE CAMCOLT, LISKONUM, PRIADEL) People with manic depression get depressed and need antidepressants to lift their mood, but they may suddenly swing the other way to become manic, needing sedation. To prevent these huge swings […]
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Biological interventions for depression
Biological interventions for depression A person suffering from depression may be prescribed medication to take. New antidepressant medication has fewer unwanted effects and is safer than older ones. Antidepressants are not addictive. They can be prescribed by a GP. There are two main categories. (1) SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS (SSRIS) Low levels of a certain […]
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what are therapeutic interventions in nursing
what are therapeutic interventions in nursing If someone has a mental health problem a therapeutic intervention may be suggested to help the person cope with illness and to make it better. For example if someone has depression a GP or psychiatrist might prescribe him or her some medication, or suggest counselling. Most professionals believe that […]
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General in-patient services
Every health district within the UK will have at least one in-patient ward for adults with mental health problems. These wards are for anybody who is an adult of working age. They are normally based on a general hospital site and are staffed by mental health nurses, with daily support from psychiatrists and occupational therapists. […]
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In-patient services
In-patient services The vast majority of people with intellectual disabilities who have mental health problems receive treatment in the community. However, some will require a more structured and controlled environment in which their mental health problems can be assessed and treated. The person will be more likely to be admitted into hospital if: They […]
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Members of the Community Mental Health Team
Members of the Community Mental Health Team PSYCHIATRIST A psychiatrist is a trained doctor who after doing their medical training specialized in mental health. Their role is to assess, diagnose, treat and manage mental health problems.Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team they develop holistic intervention plans. A psychiatrist working in a Community Mental Health […]
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Community Mental Health Services
Community Mental Health Services Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) are what we call general services. Any adult of working age who has a mental health problem can access them. There will be at least one in every borough or district within the UK. They are based in the community, generally at an easily accessible location. […]
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Primary Care Services
Primary Care Services For most of us the first service we will visit if we think we have a mental health problem is our General Practitioner (GP), unless it is an emergency situation, then we might visit or be taken to an accident and emergency department. For someone with intellectual disabilities who is already known […]
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The Health Action Plan
The Health Action Plan (HAP) is the Government’s new initiative (arising from ‘Valuing People’) that aims to ensure that all people with intellectual disabilities have their health needs met. It includes details of: The need for health interventions Oral health and dental care Fitness and mobility Continence Vision and hearing […]
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