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I found patience a core part of this MH placement for me. Patience in building therapeutic relationships, patience in listening, patience in negative interactions, patience with slow progress. Valuing the small victories and learning experiences... @MHR5000818

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I'm grateful to have worked with an OT who was happy to share knowledge across disciplines! This was so valuable as it will help me make better referrals to OTs in the future. @MHR5000818

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@ursula5000818 @MHR5000818 Staff were also disappointed when they had to "enforce" the regulations which made them feel like SafeWards was being compromised.

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@ursula5000818 @MHR5000818 It seems to be a great approach with a lot of buy-in from consumers. However, I also noticed conflict in implementation when top management imposed "regulations" that moved the unit away from SafeWards principles. @MHR5000818

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@annie5000818 @Lozmeow5000818 @MHR5000818 Having the time to spend with consumers! Not getting caught up with task after task after task! @MHR5000818

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Is anyone in a SafeWards setting? What have you noticed about the approach? @MHR5000818

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From our CNE: "Risk assessment is not much use unless you put strategies in place to manage risk." What risk management strategies does your service use?

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@A5000818 @rati5000818 @MHR5000818 Some populations have expressed their preference for being referred to as patients/consumers/clients. I think that - like culturally safe practice - the best idea is to ask the people/person in question.

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@rati5000818 @Manasa5000818 @MHR5000818 Our Consultant Psychiatrist refers to clozapine as the "Gold Standard" anti-psychotic, if tolerated.

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One psychiatrist discussing a consumer. Obesity, amount of caffeine consumed and T2DM were just some of the factors affecting the titration of medication. It's such a complex process.

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Played a few games of Uno with a consumer who has an ID today. I was beaten very soundly. 🙂

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@A5000818 Or, O.C.E.A.N. Also, I think it's neuroticism! Autocorrect? @MHR5000818

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@Aya5000818 @ursula5000818 @Marcelle50008 @MHR5000818 My understanding is that it's a measure to ensure there can be someone to legally do the role, regardless of situation (e.g. an emergency). I think it's a legal allowance for unknown circumstances, so we don't have an example... I'm no lawyer though.

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“There’s a consistent pattern to mislabel bad behavior as mental illness and that stigmatizes the mentally ill.” Allen Frances @MHR5000818

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Two opinions on the idea of early intervention of those "at risk" of psychosis. Worth a read...
https://t.co/OFQkUrVXCB
https://t.co/55HletT5HE

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@dan5000818 @Maddie5000818 @MHR5000818 APA’s “Goldwater Rule,” '... states that it’s unethical for psychiatrists to Dx a public figure without first examining them personally.' The intersection of professional ethics, politics, public criticism, & defamation is v. interesting!
https://t.co/jcuKDzK8kI

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@dan5000818 @Maddie5000818 @MHR5000818 @MHR5000818 @dan5000818 “Trump has made amateur diagnosticians of us all.” Allen Frances https://t.co/jcuKDzK8kI

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@erin_5000818 @MHR5000818 Not only they don't want to know about suffering, especially with medical staff. Questions of ongoing capacity are raised and sometimes never die, even after successful treatment and recovery!

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@Marcelle50008 @MHR5000818 Looks like a class of prescribed persons can be prescribed by the Governor in Council as necessary for the purposes of the Act.

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Mental Health Nurses can practice the coping and support strategies that we promote to consumers when experiencing stress. Let's make sure we look after ourselves in the coming month. Maybe take a relaxing bath...