Mental health team

This PPT contains Mental Health Team topic from Mental Health Nursing

1. Ms. TEJAL D. VIROLA
M.SC PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

2. Multidisciplinary approach refers to
collaboration between members of
different disciplines who provide
specific services to the patient.

4. A psychiatrist
A psychiatric nurse
A clinical psychologist
A psychiatric social worker
An occupational therapist or an activity therapist
A pharmacist and a dietician
A counsellor

5. The psychiatrist is a medical doctor with
special training in psychiatry. He is
accountable for the medical diagnosis
and treatment of patient.

6. Other important functions of psychiatrist
Admitting patient into acute care setting
Prescribing and monitoring psychopharmacologic
agents
Administering ECT
Conducting individual and family therapy
Participating in interdisciplinary teem meetings
Owing to their legal power to prescribe and write
orders
LEADER OF THE TEAM

7. 2. Psychiatric Nurse
A registered nurse with
specialized training in
the care and treatment
of psychiatric patients
DPN, MSc, MPhil or
PhD in psychiatric
nursing
Accountable for the bio-
psychosocial nursing
care of patients and
their milieu

8. Other functions of psychiatric nurse
Administering and monitoring medications
Assisting in numerous psychiatric and physical
treatments
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
Teach patients and families
Take responsibility for patients’ records
Act as patients’ advocate
Interact with patients’ significant others

9. 3. Clinical Psychologist
Masters degree in psychology or Ph.D. in clinical
psychology with specialized training in mental health
settings
He is accountable for psychological assessments, testing,
and treatments
He offers direct
Services such as
individual, family
or marital
therapies

10. 4. Psychiatric Social Worker
Masters degree in Social Work or Ph.D. degree with
specialized training in mental health setting
Accountable for family case work and community
placement of patients
Conducts group therapy sessions
Emphasises intervention
with the patient in social
environment in which
he will live

11. 5. Occupational therapist or an Activity therapist
Accountable for
recreational,
occupational and
activity programs
Assists the
patients to gain
skills that help
them cope more
effectively to gain
or retain
employment, to
use leisure time

12. 6. Pharmacist and a dietician
Provide medication
according to prescription of
a psychiatrist
Dietician is responsible for
ensuring therapeutic diet

13. 6. Counsellor
Provides
basic
supportive
counselling
and assists in
psycho
educational
and
recreational
activities