Reflection on Physical and Mental Health

This is a reflective journal entry using Gibbs' reflective cycle, focusing on the impact of physical health on mental health. The author describes their experience interviewing patients, their emotional reactions to patient behavior, and the evaluation of the patient's progress. The conclusion emphasizes the role of professionals in supporting patients' daily activities and independence. The action section highlights the need for the author to improve their acceptance and work with individuals facing psychological distress. The journal also includes references to relevant research articles.

Reflection on physical health has an impact on mental health using Gibbs
reflective cycle:
Description
Using my questionnaire, I interviewed several patients on their preferences and such based on
the preapproved questionnaire, which I used to understand the relations between the patient's
health on both physical and mental conditions. This process was very unnerving as many of
the patients were extremely distressed and prone to volatile behaviour, which makes this an
important part of the reflection. While some of the patients refused to answer the questions,
there were many who agreed to answer the questions. This was one of the most important
parts of the people who were seemingly so normal would react in a manner that would
surprise me during the interview.
Feelings
The behaviour of the patients unsettled me as well as concerned me about their reactions
which might be negative and even frantic because of their condition. There was also a rapid
shift of mood, which also concerned me because of the physical danger their volatile actions
might cause. As they were prone to injuring themselves or other bystanders, I was very
cautious. Their concerns were very repetitive which also unsettled me and I was very
annoyed with him despite the fact that I knew of their psychological condition.
Evaluation
From the actions of the MDTs, it was clear that they were very much involved in the
wellbeing of the patient and his concerns. Asking him how he was dealing with the paranoia
schizophrenia furthermore offered Martin a enhanced neglect of his whole life plus what he
would be capable to get if he concentrated on attempting to arrange meals. The analyst
encouraged Martin to talk about his emotions explicitly, which was evident in his responses
to the questions and his reaction to my questions. This was a definite sign of improvement as
the patient was coherent and the activities he participated in did not cause any paranoia in his
during any questionnaire.
Conclusion
The major function of the professional psychotherapist is assisting persons with their daily
activities to encourage as well as uphold their sovereignty moreover decrease the threat
of deterioration (Smith, 2002). The profession therapist conducted and controlled Martin with
his cooking which offered them an opportunity to tie and converse, whilst planning their

meals (Desai, and Sanderson, Brandt, 2002). The dietician was also informed about Martins
deficit of capability to cook food. This spoke of the patient's recovery and the ability of the
patient to live independently.
Action
The main duty of social workers was to assist the patient cope with the ecological
characteristics of his life, through providing him with his family facts regarding the
techniques to encourage him can develop a greater understanding of the condition of the
patient. Thus being neutral and encouraging is a trait I have to work on as I often forget about
my own role and view the patient as less than a person, which is counterproductive. This I
need to learn from the positive example of the MDTs and the other personnel, improve my
acceptance, and work with the person facing psychological distress.
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