Resources for substance induced mental illness
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The tasks for this 2nd topic are...
- To familiarise with serious substance induced mental illness.
- See which drugs may cause psychosis.
- See which drugs may cause delirium.
- See which drugs may cause dementia.
- Debate the motion: 'specialist services are not specialist enough if they fail to give vitamin prophylaxis and treatment'.
- Finally, discussion with your study group or mentor to be sure you have understood the issues related to substance induced mental illness.
Resources for Substance Induced Mental Illness
Start this topic by having a look at Drugs Causing Psychosis...
- Read about Drugs Causing Psychosis
- Watch the video by David Harewood
- Note how Pathological Jealousy fits in here
- Lastly learn about how to Manage Psychosis
This link will take you to ► Drugs Causing Psychosis
This link will take you to ► Manage Psychosis
Next move on to look at Drugs Causing Delirium...
- Read about Drugs Causing Delirium
- Be able to recognise delirium and refer for medical care
This link will take you to ► Drugs Causing Delirium
Finally look at Drugs Causing Dementia...
- Read about Drugs Causing Dementia
- Read the review by by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Carry on to read about vitamin deficiency and prophylaxis
This link will take you to ► Drugs Causing Dementia
When you are happy that you have done this task move on to Reflections