Psychiatric Observation

While on rotation at the various psychiatric facilities, I was able to observe one client’s psychiatric illness. The client I observed was in an acute psychosis crisis. He was displaying many of the typical signs associated with psychosis. One trait I witnessed was disorganization of thought, speech, and behavior. The patient would repeat sentences over and over. He was observed continuously pointing in all directions, acting as if he were having an internal conversation with himself and others. The patient was have rapid mood swings. He would be having an animated conversation one moment and the next moment he would be in tears.
There are many health care professionals responsible for the care of someone with a mental illness. Collaborating
One of the therapeutic interventions that was observed was the RN leading a group therapy session. She was able to include most of the patients by inviting them to sit around the table and talk about their goals were for the day. This allowed the patients to be held accountable for the goal of the day. If the nurse were to witness a behavior that was in direct conflict with the patient’s goal, the nurse would give a simple reminder that they are supposed to be working on that particular issue. Another therapeutic intervention the RN was observed performing was administering medication to a patient who was displaying manic behavior. The nurse was noted to be conversing with the patient in a respectful manner and the both the nurse and patient left the interaction satisfied with the
It is hard to open up to someone who is hostile and is obviously avoiding you. Having a strong work ethic is also important when taking on a new role in a team. I believe I have many strengths that can positively impact the team I work with. Being able to collaborate well and know when to let others lead can help alleviate tensions that can come with working in a team. I need to work on how I first come across to others. I stand back and allow others to take over until I feel more at ease with the group/ situation. I am then able to open up and share my ideas and thoughts about the given