Mental health: strengthening our response
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Running head: CASE-STUDY
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CASE-STUDY1
1. Define the mental state assessment, describe when it is to be used and describe why it is
a useful tool for nursing or midwifery practice (max 100 words) 5 marks
Mental state examination (MSE) or mental state assessment is organized in a way to present,
actions, attitude, power, expression, thought process, quality of awareness, vision, intellect and
intuition to track and describe the individual's state of mind. The MSE is used when
psychologists have to assess a patient’s mental status. The aim of the MSE is to provide a
detailed cross-sectional overview of the state of mind of the individual, that, once integrated with
the psychological history biographical and background details, helps the practitioner to make a
definitive assessment and formulation necessary for coherent care (Trzepacz, Hochstetler, Wang,
Walker and Saykin 2015).
2. Describe Andy’s appearance and behavior during the initial assessment (100 words) 3
marks
From the Andy’ appearance in the video, it could be seen that Andy did not comb his hair,
and more importantly it looked like he did not take a bath. Along with that he did not shave and
his face was full of beard which made him look dirty. Whole over, he did not look clean. During
the assessment Andy was distracted and he prevented himself from doing an eye contact during
the entire video. His language was jumbled and very often difficult to understand. He represented
decreased motor function and reduced arousal rates. Andy demonstrated that he has
been suffering since the last two months from stressful events. He also said that he can hear his
roommate’s voices throughout the time, even if they were not present. Andy also mentioned that
his roommates have putted some kind of memory card inside his brain and are playing with his
1. Define the mental state assessment, describe when it is to be used and describe why it is
a useful tool for nursing or midwifery practice (max 100 words) 5 marks
Mental state examination (MSE) or mental state assessment is organized in a way to present,
actions, attitude, power, expression, thought process, quality of awareness, vision, intellect and
intuition to track and describe the individual's state of mind. The MSE is used when
psychologists have to assess a patient’s mental status. The aim of the MSE is to provide a
detailed cross-sectional overview of the state of mind of the individual, that, once integrated with
the psychological history biographical and background details, helps the practitioner to make a
definitive assessment and formulation necessary for coherent care (Trzepacz, Hochstetler, Wang,
Walker and Saykin 2015).
2. Describe Andy’s appearance and behavior during the initial assessment (100 words) 3
marks
From the Andy’ appearance in the video, it could be seen that Andy did not comb his hair,
and more importantly it looked like he did not take a bath. Along with that he did not shave and
his face was full of beard which made him look dirty. Whole over, he did not look clean. During
the assessment Andy was distracted and he prevented himself from doing an eye contact during
the entire video. His language was jumbled and very often difficult to understand. He represented
decreased motor function and reduced arousal rates. Andy demonstrated that he has
been suffering since the last two months from stressful events. He also said that he can hear his
roommate’s voices throughout the time, even if they were not present. Andy also mentioned that
his roommates have putted some kind of memory card inside his brain and are playing with his
CASE-STUDY2
brain by putting dreams all the time. He seems to be preoccupied with his own set of thoughts
and is confused.
3. Differentiate between mood and affect, and then describe affect as it relates to Andy
(max 50 words) 3 marks
Mood is the state of voice that underlies it. Concepts such as limited, normal range, suitable
for background, flat, and depth define the affect. Mood corresponds to the intensity of feeling,
and is defined as nervous, depressed, dysphoric, euphoric, angry and irritable. Andy portrayed an
anxious and gloomy effect that lasted for nearly the whole moment in the video. From inside he
looked uncomfortable and deprived. Most of his responses, nevertheless, answered the questions
raised (Correa, Abadi, Sebe and Patras 2018).
4. Discuss Andy’s speech (max 50 words) 3 marks
Andy was murmuring, and was vague sometimes. His answers have in several instances been
difficult to comprehend. He talked minutely and replied to only the questions raised. His speech
intensity was too slow, with significant duration. His pace was soft yet disquieting. He has often
portrayed a slurred fluency. He constantly tried to explain his point though.
5. What signs or symptoms associated with an episode of psychosis can you identify in the
interview with Andy? (Max 50 words) 5 marks
It can be interpreted that Andy is going through different psychotic disorders. Judging
everybody, difficulty in focusing, not liking the family, misapprehension and suicidal behaviors
were the sign and symptoms which are observed in Andy. The individual becomes seriously
brain by putting dreams all the time. He seems to be preoccupied with his own set of thoughts
and is confused.
3. Differentiate between mood and affect, and then describe affect as it relates to Andy
(max 50 words) 3 marks
Mood is the state of voice that underlies it. Concepts such as limited, normal range, suitable
for background, flat, and depth define the affect. Mood corresponds to the intensity of feeling,
and is defined as nervous, depressed, dysphoric, euphoric, angry and irritable. Andy portrayed an
anxious and gloomy effect that lasted for nearly the whole moment in the video. From inside he
looked uncomfortable and deprived. Most of his responses, nevertheless, answered the questions
raised (Correa, Abadi, Sebe and Patras 2018).
4. Discuss Andy’s speech (max 50 words) 3 marks
Andy was murmuring, and was vague sometimes. His answers have in several instances been
difficult to comprehend. He talked minutely and replied to only the questions raised. His speech
intensity was too slow, with significant duration. His pace was soft yet disquieting. He has often
portrayed a slurred fluency. He constantly tried to explain his point though.
5. What signs or symptoms associated with an episode of psychosis can you identify in the
interview with Andy? (Max 50 words) 5 marks
It can be interpreted that Andy is going through different psychotic disorders. Judging
everybody, difficulty in focusing, not liking the family, misapprehension and suicidal behaviors
were the sign and symptoms which are observed in Andy. The individual becomes seriously
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