PH 265 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Mental Health Professional, Mental Disorder
22 Mar 2020
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Skills for communicating with people who have mental health problems: Asking questions in the right way (open-ended) Ways to keep yourself safe as a mental health professional: Make your space safe by removing ant objects that might be used as a weapon and make sure that the room is arranged so that you can easily access the door. Be alert to warning signs for violence. Take proper safety steps if there are warning signs. It is good to get into the habit of reviewing and reflecting on your own work. Always try to keep up with new developments in mental health care. Take active part in regular supervision sessions, at least once a month, with your colleagues or with a mental health specialist. In these sessions, keep the discussion confidential, always be constructive in your criticism of others, do not take criticism of your work personally, and refer to treatment guidelines to identify whether treatment was adequate.
