Deborah Antai-Otong – Psychiatric Emergencies

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Deborah Antai-Otong – Psychiatric Emergencies

The Psychosocial Assessment

• Differential Diagnosis

Legal Implications

Psychotic Disorders Emergencies

• Schizophrenia
• Manic Episode and Bipolar Disorder
• Psychosis Associated with General Medical Condition
  • Delirium
  • Other medical conditions
    • Endocrine disorders
    • Cardiovascular disorders
    • Pulmonary disorders
  • Dementia
    • Alzheimer’s disease

Alcohol-Similar Emergencies

• Intoxication
• Withdrawal
  • Delirium tremens
• Acute Stage
  • Detoxification
  • Medical interventions
• Stabilization Stage

Drug-Similar Emergencies

• Stimulants that Affect Central Nervous Systems
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamine
  • PCP
  • Hallucinogens
  • LSD
• Acute Management
• Stabilization

Management of aggressive/violent behaviors

Self-Destructive Behaviors

• The Suicidal Client
• Suspect drug overdose
• The Homicidal Client
• The Self-Client mutilated

Mood Disorders Emergencies

Anxiety Disorder Emergencies

Trauma Emergencies

• Domestic Violence Survivor
• Rape Survivor
• Acute Stress Reaction

Family Crises

• Adolescent and Child
• Geriatric Emergencies
• Crisis Intervention
  • Individual
  • Couple
  • Family

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THIS COMPREHENSIVE SEMINAR COVERS

• Violent and aggressive behavior
• Suicidal behavior
• Psychotic emergencies include psychosis-Related to medical conditions
• Substance-Related emergencies; intoxication, withdrawal
• Traumatic stress reactions
• Emergencies Related to anxiety and mood disorders
• Family crises

You will need to quickly form a therapeutic alliance, rule any medical conditions out, assess symptoms accurately, and determine the appropriate dispositions. These situations call for a “fast pace” This requires clinical skills and a sharp sense of judgment. You will learn the essential information and skills to effectively manage these situations by watching this practical seminar on psychiatric emergency management.