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antipsychotics side effects chart
Unfortunately, antipsychotics may have some unwanted side effects which must be weighed against their benefits. Sometimes, soon after someone starts the medicine, the person may develop a tremor of their fingers, dribble saliva and find it difficult to move because they feel rigid. These symptoms are similar to those experienced by people who have Parkinson’s […]
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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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Biological interventions for mental health problems
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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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The mental health assessment process
The mental health assessment process Mental health professionals must complete an assessment with the person in order to decide what the problem is and to decide on the best therapeutic intervention to use. Before any mental health assessment or therapeutic intervention is made it is important that a person’s informed consent is sought. See Chapter […]
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Specialist intellectual disabilities in-patient services
It is recognized that general in-patient services will not be suitable for everyone who has intellectual disabilities and requires hospital admission for their mental health problems. These people will generally have one or more of the following characteristics: They have difficulty in communicating their needs They are vulnerable They are easily suggestible […]
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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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