Category Archives: Uncategorized
Substance Use / Abuse Disorder and Other Problematic Behaviours
NOTE: In addition to substance use and addiction, this section can also apply to other problematic behaviours such as gambling or gaming among others, and the information in this section may offer relevant supports for these problems also.
Bipolar Disorder
For more basic facts about Bipolar Disorder and how it can impact daily life, please see the “Bipolar Disorder Resources” node that follows.
Schizophrenia
For more basic facts about schizophrenia and how it can impact attention span, memory, judgement, problem solving, and planning, please see the “Schizophrenia Resources” node that follows.
Understanding Mental Health Conditions and their Impact
People can live well with any chronic health condition when they: Please explore the following nodes for more information and resources regarding some common mental health conditions. This information may be useful to practitioners, people in recovery, and supporters in preparation for completing individual/personal recovery worksheets or making a recovery plan (please see the final node …
Continue reading “Understanding Mental Health Conditions and their Impact”
Welcome to the Learning Portal (M2)
Module 2 — Learning Goals 1. Identify at least four components of a mental health wellness plan 2. List three activities that can be useful for managing stress 3. Discuss three ways that an individual can develop a support network Introduction As a PSR practitioner, you will be supporting personal recovery with and for individuals …
Building Support
Assist the individual to reflect on identifying personal supports that will help individuals reach their recovery goals. Personal supports might be personal strengths, material goods and or loved one(s). As the BC Mental Health and Substance use services note there is a high ethical and moral responsibility to engage people who are impacted by health …
Description of Shared Decision Making / Patient Centered Care
A patient-centered intervention for people with serious mental illnesses is defined as: An organized process of care or service delivery that is directed by the person receiving services. Care and services are delivered collaboratively, attentively, and compassionately, with providers as partners who understand and respond to the person’s perspectives, culture, and concerns. The delivery process …
Continue reading “Description of Shared Decision Making / Patient Centered Care”
Building Rapport
Building rapport only happens in the presence of an ongoing trusting relationship. Once trust is established, some ways to build rapport include: Personal Reflection Ask yourself: Do I really understand what this person is saying or trying to say? One way to be sure is to say back what you think the person is trying …