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Judging the likelihood of further suicide attempts
It is difficult to predict whether a person will attempt suicide again. Factors that should make you concerned about the risk of repeated attempts are: • a serious, planned attempt, where there was an effort to hide the attempt from others and a dangerous method such as hanging was used; • continued suicidal thoughts; • […]
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examples of antipsychotic medications
Two examples of antipsychotic medication Olanzapine (Zyprexa) This may cause some signs of drowsiness or tiredness, with tendency towardsweight gain in the long term. However, there is a low risk associated with EPSE.Clozapine (Clozaril) According to Gillam, clozapine should not be used initially as the first drugof choice in first-episode psychosis. Gillam, however, reports success […]
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antipsychotic medications
Chlorpromazine was one of the first antipsychotics and was first used for the treatment of psychoses in 1952. Pharmaceutical companies honed in on the idea of the apparent success of chlorpromazine and promoted their research into brain activity. In particular, a neurotransmitter is responsible for receiving messages that stimulate the production of dopamine, a chemical […]
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SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING AS A THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION
The negative affects of schizophrenia and psychotic episodes erode the person’s confidence and ability to socialise. Their interactive skills become blunted and they become anxious in larger groups and understandably avoid these situations. Social skills training (SST) aims to reduce isolation and loneliness and increase self confidence and self-esteem. The model developed by Argyle and […]
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schizophrenia of person’s social and occupational functioning
Other prominent features of schizophrenia are the effects on a person’s social and occupational functioning. The onset of schizophrenia is usually very slow(insidious), with small changes to personal circumstances, beginning with a gradual withdrawal from peers and friends. In a young person, it may be precipitated by a family event or crisis, for example divorce, […]
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effect of drug abuse on children
The existence of dual diagnosis often results in problems associated with housing, relationships, finances and the criminal justice system. There are also considerable issues in relation to parental substance misuse(drug abuse) and its effect on the children of drug misusers. Children and families generally are affected by dual diagnosis. Unpredictability, involvement with different services and […]
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Amotivational Syndrome Cannabis
The term ‘amotivational syndrome’ was devised to describe a cluster of features associated with regular cannabis use, including: • apathy • loss of ambition • impaired concentration • deterioration in academic performance. Together, these features present as personality change, but are more likely a result of chronic intoxication. The relationship between cannabis and mental health […]
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Cannabis Side Effects
Cannabis (there is still uncertainty as to what type of drug cannabis is – Drugscope advises that it can be termed both a cannaboid and a hallucinogen) is frequently in the news and the subject of debate in terms of the relationship between its use and mental illness. Its use is more widely acceptable socially […]
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Questions to ask the person who attempted suicide
• What happened? Did you want to end your life? Why? • Did you have a plan? How long were you planning it? Did you tell anyone else about your plan? Attempts that have been carefully planned and kept secret from others are more serious. • How do you feel now? Many people are relieved […]
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Gender and suicide
Women are more likely to suffer from depression and the social stresses that can make a person unhappy. Thus women are more likely to attempt suicide. However, the risk of death by suicide is usually higher in men. This is particularly the case for older men with a drinking problem who are living alone or […]
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