Psychiatric mental status examinations are part of the job of nurses, physicians, and many others in the field of mental health and addictions. In this highly accessible guide, Cheryl Webster Pollard introduces students and emerging practitioners to the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct a comprehensive examination. Fundamentals of the Psychiatric Mental Status Examination is an interactive workbook containing case studies, activities, and study questions to guide students through the process of administering the examination and documenting the information.
Each chapter explores a distinct aspect of the assessment, allowing readers to focus on key areas of interest. Students will learn how to assess for potential psychopathology, psychosis, and suicidal or homicidal ideation, and will examine unique cultural and age considerations that may affect individual experiences. Well-suited to a wide range of disciplines, including health, nursing, social work, and occupational therapy, this workbook’s practical approach and rich pedagogical content make it an ideal resource for new and aspiring practitioners in these fields.
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offers the psychiatric mental status examination in manageable, easily digested pieces
includes case studies with discussion questions and activities that relate to specific cultural and age factors
presents in-depth examples that support a wide range of learners
Chapter 1 — Psychiatric Mental Status Examination What Is a Psychiatric Mental Status Examination? Who Conducts a Psychiatric Mental Status Examination? Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: What Do I Say Next? Study Questions
Chapter 2 — Preparing to Complete a Psychiatric Mental Status Examination, by Linda Cavanaugh What Are You Looking For? Activity: My Images of Mentally Healthy and Mentally Ill What Does It Mean When Someone Is Mentally “Healthy”? Activity: Time to Ponder Assessment for the “Expected” Chapter Glossary Terms Study Questions
Chapter 3 — General Description General Description: How Is This Assessed? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: General Description Word Search Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 4 — Emotional State How Is Emotional State Assessed? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: Writing a Focused Review Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 5 — Speech How Is Speech Assessed? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: Speech Linkage with Other Areas of the Mental Status Examination Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 6 — Thought Processes How Are Thought Processes Assessed? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: Alphabet Soup Puzzle Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 7 — Thought Content How Is Thought Content Assessed? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: Developmental Refresher Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 8 — Risk Assessment What Is a Risk Assessment? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: Risk Assessment Word Search Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 9 — Perception How Is Perception Assessed? How Do You Document Perception? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: What Is Expected versus Unexpected? Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 10 — Cognitive State How Is Cognitive State/Sensorium Assessed? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: What Is Expected versus Unexpected? Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 11 — Insight How Is Insight Assessed? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: Insight Matching Exercise Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 12 — Volition How Do You Assess Volition? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: What Is Expected versus Unexpected? Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 13 — Physical Functioning Physical Functioning: Does It Really Matter? Special Considerations Chapter Glossary Terms Activity: What Body System Are You Asking About? Study Questions Case Study
Chapter 14 — Putting It All Together Now What? Activity: Collecting Information on Mental Status Examination Section Categories Case Study
Chapter 15 — What Do You Do with a Completed Psychiatric Mental Status Examination? Next Steps Example of a Psychiatric Mental Status Examination Study Questions
Activity Answers Glossary
Biography
Cheryl Webster Pollard is an Associate Dean and Assistant Professor in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at MacEwan University. She has held positions as a mental health clinical nurse specialist and nurse researcher, and has also held progressive leadership positions within community and tertiary care settings.
“Most MSE guides are highly technical, but this workbook offers a practical approach to MSE. With nothing like this on the market, this book is an excellent contribution and invaluable resource to the field.”— Sonya Jakubec, Mount Royal University
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