Psychiatric history
Psychiatric history
Psychiatric history (pronunciation: psy·chi·at·ric his·to·ry) is a detailed account of an individual's past and present mental health conditions, treatments, and outcomes. It is a crucial part of the mental health assessment process and aids in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Etymology
The term "psychiatric history" is derived from the Greek words psychē meaning "soul" or "mind" and iatros meaning "healer". The word "history" comes from the Greek historia, meaning "knowledge acquired by investigation".
Components
A comprehensive psychiatric history includes several components:
- Presenting complaint: This is the main problem or concern that has brought the individual to seek help.
- History of present illness: This includes a detailed description of the symptoms and their progression.
- Past psychiatric history: This includes any previous mental health diagnoses, treatments, hospitalizations, and outcomes.
- Medical history: This includes any physical health conditions that may impact the individual's mental health.
- Family history: This includes any history of mental health conditions in the individual's family.
- Social history: This includes information about the individual's lifestyle, relationships, and social circumstances.
- Mental status examination: This is a systematic observation of the individual's appearance, behavior, thought processes, and mood.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychiatric history
- Wikipedia's article - Psychiatric history
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