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@Anita50008 @maria_50008 @jedd50008 @Katrina50008 @MHR50008didn't say it did. Was merely suggesting a way to go about an alternate approach

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@Chloe_50008 @MHR50008Yes, I agree.They've also helped reveal a consumer's ability to cooperate, initiate, socialise and follow instruction

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@Annie_50008 @MHR50008 The hardest part for me is choosing the correct terminology to describe what we've experienced. How about you?

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@Barbara50008 @MHR50008 @jedd50008 @Katrina50008 yes I agree w/you. There would be some instances where insight via files can ensure safety

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@Anita50008 @jedd50008 @Katrina50008 @MHR50008If a consumer lacks insight in 1 point of view doesn't mean their whole insight is impaired2/2

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@Anita50008 @jedd50008 @Katrina50008 @MHR50008 I've learnt that assessing a consumer's insight & judgment needs to be situation specific.1/2

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@Katrina50008 @Anita50008 @MHR50008 followed by a phatic chat has allowed me to gain more information & allows for containment as detachment

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@Katrina50008 @Anita50008 @MHR50008 I've found asking consumers about why they're here,current suicidal ideation & deliberate self harm 2/3

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@Katrina50008 @Anita50008 @MHR50008 if your institution allows it, definitely consider trying the other way around 1/3

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@katelyn50008 @MHR50008 Files can reveal if risk is chronic & has previously been manageable or if the risk is new & needs attention now 2/2

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@katelyn50008 @MHR50008 True. Determining levels of risk is tricky, I tend to overreact, I guess assessing risk comes with experience & 1/2

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@Chloe_50008 @MHR50008 Agreed, I've found it easier to active listen without presumptions in my head.

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@Amrita50008 @Chanel50008 @MHR50008 do they still use devices like nicotine inhalers and patches or just focus more on education?

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@MHR50008 Mental health notes are an art of their own.They're meticulous but I'm glad I'm getting better slowly.Anyone w/similar experience?

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@MHR50008 Asking consumers about their mental health before seeking their files for answers, has been a good way to build rapport, Thoughts?

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@MHR50008 Has been interesting to see how art and music therapy can reveal so much about a consumer's strengths, weaknesses & state of mind

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@Anita50008 @MHR50008 I think all studying clinicians should have a session like we did. Helps you see things from another perspective 2/2

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@Anita50008 @MHR50008 I agree. Consumer clinicians are such a valuable resource that admittedly, I didn't know about until today. 1/2

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Hello :) See you Monday! @MHR50008