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Treatment for psychosis involves a combination of antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies and social support.
Treatment for psychosis involves a combination of antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies and social support.
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
People experiencing psychosis must inform the DVLA if their condition affects driving ability.
It's your legal obligation to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about any medical condition that could affect your driving ability, including psychosis.
Service · Policy statement · From Diagnosis - Psychosis, [page]
Individuals sectioned under the Mental Health Act have a right to appeal through an independent Mental Health Tribunal.
Any person compulsorily admitted has the right to appeal against the decision to a Mental Health Tribunal (MHT). This is an independent body that decides whether a patient should be discharged from hospital
Service · Policy statement · From Diagnosis - Psychosis, [page]
Under the Mental Health Act, a person can be sectioned if they have a mental disorder requiring hospital admission.
Under the Act, a person can only be compulsorily admitted to hospital or another mental health facility (sometimes called “sectioned") if they: - have a mental disorder of a nature or degree that makes admission to hospital appropriate
Service · Policy statement
Severe cases of psychosis can lead to compulsory detention under the Mental Health Act for assessment and treatment.
If someone has very severe psychosis, they can be compulsorily detained at hospital for assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act (1983).
Service · Policy statement · From Diagnosis - Psychosis, [page]
People experiencing psychosis may be reluctant to seek help due to lack of insight and distress.
The lack of insight and level of distress associated with psychosis means people experiencing it are not always able to recognise their symptoms. They may be reluctant to visit a GP if they believe there's nothing wrong with them.
Service · Observational claim · From Diagnosis - Psychosis, [page]
A psychiatrist conducts a full assessment to diagnose underlying mental health conditions causing psychosis symptoms.
Your psychiatrist will carry out a full assessment to help identify and diagnose any underlying mental health condition that could be causing your symptoms. This will help when planning your treatment for psychosis.
Service · Procedural statement · From Diagnosis - Psychosis, [page]
People experiencing psychosis may be referred to a specialist team based on their symptoms and local services.
The evidence supporting the early treatment of psychosis means you're likely to be referred to a specialist urgently. Who you're referred to will depend on your symptoms and the services available in your area.
Service · Policy statement · From Diagnosis - Psychosis, [page]
There is no specific test to diagnose psychosis; GPs rely on symptom assessment and history.
There's no test to positively diagnose psychosis. However, your GP will ask about your symptoms and possible causes.
Service · Observational claim · From Diagnosis - Psychosis, [page]
People experiencing psychosis should visit a GP as soon as possible for early treatment.
You should visit a GP if you're experiencing symptoms of psychosis. It's important to speak to a GP as soon as possible because earlier treatment can be more effective.
Service · Policy statement · From Diagnosis - Psychosis, [page]
Bone health monitoring is recommended if anorexia persists for a year or more in children and two years or more in adults.
Because of this, your doctors may suggest you have a bone-density scan to check the health of your bones. Girls and women are more at risk of getting weak bones than men, so your doctor may prescribe you medicine to help protect your bones against osteoporosis.
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
Compulsory treatment under the Mental Health Act may be used if someone refuses necessary anorexia treatment.
Occasionally, someone with anorexia may refuse treatment even though they're seriously ill and their life is at risk. In these cases, doctors may decide, as a last resort, to admit the person to hospital for compulsory treatment under the Mental Health Act.
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
Ongoing checks include weight assessments, mental and physical health evaluations.
You should have checks of your weight at least once a year, as well as of your mental and physical health. This will usually be done by your GP, but it may be with an eating disorder specialist.
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
People with anorexia usually receive ongoing support after treatment ends.
It's important that you receive ongoing support after your treatment is finished. You should have checks of your weight at least once a year, as well as of your mental and physical health.
Service · Commitment statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
Antidepressants are rarely prescribed for children or young people under 18.
Antidepressants are very rarely prescribed for children or young people under 18.
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
Antidepressants are not used for anorexia but may be offered to manage other mental health conditions.
Antidepressants are not used to treat anorexia. But you may be offered an antidepressant, such as fluoxetine (Prozac), in combination with therapy, to help you manage other mental health conditions such as:
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
Adolescent-focused psychotherapy involves up to 40 one-to-one sessions over 12 to 18 months.
Adolescent-focused psychotherapy will usually involve up to 40 one-to-one sessions, and normally lasts between 12 and 18 months. You'll have sessions more often in the beginning to give you more support.
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
Family therapy is usually offered to children and young people with anorexia.
Children and young people will usually be offered family therapy.
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
Focal psychodynamic therapy is offered if other therapies are not suitable or effective.
Focal psychodynamic therapy is usually offered if you do not feel any of the above therapies are right for you or if they do not work.
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]
SSCM therapy involves 20 or more weekly sessions to help reach a target weight.
You should be offered 20 or more weekly sessions. Your therapist will set you a target weight and, over the course of the 20 weeks, will help you reach it.
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Anorexia nervosa, [page]