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Mental Illness in the ElderlyCNA Specialty Course
Capital Community CollegeSpring 2008
Dr. Linda A. Barile
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Overview of Mental Illness
Class 1
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Anxiety Disorder (Neurotic)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disease Phobia Panic Disorder Depression – Exogenous PTSD
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Anxiety Disorder (Neurotic)
Judgment – Good Orientation – Good Memory – Good Affect – Anxiety, Depression Cognitions – Reality based
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Personality Disorders
Borderline Antisocial
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Personality Disorders
Judgment – poor, mistakes over & over
Orientation – good Memory – good Affect – Anger Anxiety & Depression Underlying Cognitions – may have brief
Psychotic episodes
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Personality Disorders
(ANTISOCIAL) (DSMIV)a. Inability to delay gratification b. Inability to conform to norms of
societyc. Seeks pleasure
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Personality Disorders
(ANTISOCIAL) (DSMIV)d. Lacks satisfying, fulfilling,
interpersonal relationships - egocentric
e. Lacks capacity for concern over others
f. Does not feel guilt, no conscience, remorse or shame
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Personality Disorders
(ANTISOCIAL) (DSMIV)g. Impulsive-irresponsible-
rebellious-insincere-lyingh. Charmingi. Does not learn from mistakes-
unable to handle criticism
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Personality Disorders
(ANTISOCIAL) (DSMIV)j. Impaired judgment and repeated
failuresk. Irritability, aggressivenessl. Denial, rationalization, projection
as defenses
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Personality Disorders
(BORDERLINE) (DSMIV)a. Identity disturbanceb. Physically self-damaging actsc. Unstable affect
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Personality Disorders
(BORDERLINE) (DSMIV)d. Chronic feeling of emptiness /
boredome. Lack of tolerance for being alonef. Intense, unstable relationships
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Personality Disorders
(BORDERLINE) (DSMIV)g. Impulsivity, unpredictabilityh. Inappropriate or intense anger
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Psychotic(Hallucinations, Delusions, Bizarre Behavior)
Schizophrenia Bipolar Depression – Endogenous, Comes
from within Family History
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Psychotic(Hallucinations, Delusions, Bizarre Behavior) Judgment – poor Orientation – may not be affected Memory – unremarkable Affect Schizophrenia – flat Bipolar – Manic or Depressed Depression – sad Cognitions – Hallucinations, Delusions
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Organic
Dementia Chronic No known cause Irreversible Example - Alzheimer's
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Organic
Delirium Acute Know cause Reversible Example - DT’s
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Organic
Judgment – poor Orientation – poor Memory – poor for recent events Affect – Labile Cognitions –
Hallucinations/Delusions
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Special Category
Anorexia/Bulimia Addiction Abuse
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Levels of Anxiety Mild Moderate
Ability1) Attend2) Listen3) Concentrate4) Learn
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Levels of Anxiety Severe Panic
Ability1) Cannot function2) Can’t problem solve, make
decision, choice etc.
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Obsessive/Compulsive
a. Obsessive: painful idea, recurrent, persistent thoughts
b. Compulsive: behavior or acts i.e. repetitive, ritualistic physical acts
c. Disproportionate degree of anxiety
d. Repression of conflict
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Obsessive/Compulsivee. Knows thoughts and behavior
is senseless but cannot control it- Interferes with functioning
f.Has conflict and guiltg. Behavior relieves tensionh. Dependency, self-defeating
behavior, low self esteem, inadequacy, inferiority
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Obsessive/Compulsive
i. Inability to make decisions based on anxiety about failure - ambivalence -strives for perfection
j. Defense mechanisms:Obsessive - reaction formation,
displacementCompulsive - undoingk. Depression may be underlying
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Overview of Mental Illness
Class 2
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Phobias
a. Anxiety is bound up in fear of a particular object or situation - Avoid dreaded object
b. Feared object symbolizes underlying conflict
c. Fear is not subject to conscious control
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Phobias
d. Defense mechanism of displacement
e. Fear is recognized as unreasonable but has a major effect on the person's life
f. May be a learned behavior
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Powerlessness Related To Depression
Theories of Depression Biological – serotonin deficiency Psychological
Aggression turned inward Crisis: precipitating event, perception, coping,
supports Cognitive: depressive thoughts cause
depression feelings and behavior Learned helplessness: same symptoms of
depression Sociological: family and society
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Powerlessness Related To Depression
a. Affect or Mood1.Hopeless, helpless, discouraged2.Inability to experience pleasure3.Negative feelings about self (guilt, low
self-esteem), others, and the world 4.Anxiety, agitation, anger turned inward
(psychomotor agitation/retardation), monosyllabic speech
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Powerlessness Related To Depression
b. Thoughts1. Slow, worried, preoccupied
thoughts (psychomotor retardation) 2. Unable to make decisions 3. Concern with physical health 4. Possible hallucinations, delusions if
psychotic5. Thoughts of death or suicide
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Powerlessness Related To Depression
c. Behavior1. Passivity dependence2. Social isolation; lacks initiative
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Powerlessness Related To Depression
d. Physical Problems1. Loss of appetite, insomnia or
excessive sleeping, constipation, loss of sex drive
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Powerlessness Related To Depression
e. Basic problem - inability to express anger (defense: introjections - anger turned inward).
If anger or hostility is expressed before client is able, he will feel increasing guilt and possibly be suicidal.
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Suicide
a. Depression, low self esteemb. Hopelessness, Helplessc. Guiltd. Ambivalence
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Suicide
e. Anger turned inward (introjection)- Help patient deal with anger in constructive manner
f. High in men, 50 years and older, with high stress such as divorce or loss of job and
g. Specific plan. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in adolescents and the elderly
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Bipolar (Manic Phase)
Emotional manifestation (affect or mood)1. Elated, euphoric, hyperirritability2. Happy, playful3. Grandiose
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Bipolar
Cognitive manifestations (thought processes)1. Rapid and pressured2. Positive3. Hypercritical and blames others4. Flight of ideas
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Bipolar
Behavioral Manifestations1. Domineering2. Wants independence - dislikes
restrictions or restraints
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Bipolar
Physical manifestations1. Hyperactivity2. Not easily fatigued3. Appetite is variable4. Hypersexual5. Insomnia6. Impairment of personal hygiene
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Schizophrenia
Signs and Symptoms
Affect or Mooda. Severe or panic anxietyb. Sensitive to feelings of othersc. Flat or inappropriate Affectd. Ambivalence
e. Low self-esteem, insecurity
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Schizophrenia
Signs and Symptoms
Thoughts or Cognitiona. Thought disorderb. Lack of trustc. Lack of sense of self - Lack of ego
structured. Autism- disordered communication-
extreme withdrawal into non-reality
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Schizophrenia
Signs and Symptoms
Thoughts or Cognitione. Loose Associationsf. Hallucinations/delusions, ideas of
referenceg. Neologism, word salad, echolalia
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Schizophrenia
Signs and Symptoms
Behaviora. Isolation from others, withdrawalb. Introversionc. Disturbance in previous level of
functioning or goal directed behaviord. Disturbance in body image and self-
concept
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Schizophrenia
Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of SchizophreniaPositive Symptoms a. Hallucinations b. Delusionsc. Bizarre behavior
d. Loose associations
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Schizophrenia
Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of SchizophreniaNegative Symptoms - of depression a. Slowed thoughtb. Diminished spontaneityc. Flat affect - loss of drived. Apathy
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Schizophrenia
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of SchizophreniaNegative Symptoms - of depression a. Attention concentration difficultyb. Few wordsc. Withdrawal
d. Not able to experience pleasure
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Addiction Basic Problem Physical and psychological addiction with
tolerance and or withdrawal Withdrawal from alcohol 8-24 hrs-anxiety, nervousness, irritability,
upset stomach 12-48 hrs-agitation, temp 100 or above, pulse
100 or above, BP> Alcoholic hallucinations (well lighted room to
prevent shadows) 3-5 days-convulsions, coma, death
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Addiction
Heroin withdrawal-every bone in body aches, vomiting, dilated pupils, diarrhea
Cocaine-when on Cocaine looks like bipolar in manic stage-withdrawal is depression
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Dynamics of Anger
Class 3
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Dynamics of Anger Analyze the dynamics of anger and
hostilityTopics
Recognize one’s own response to anger and hostility
Dynamics of anger and hostility Role of anger in depression, suicide
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Dynamics of Anger
Identify theories and precipitating factors to
anger and conflict situations TopicsTheories of Anger: Biological Psychological Social, cultural and spiritualPrecipitating factors Threats Loss Unmet expectations
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Dynamics of Anger
Discuss anger management and stress management
Topics Anger Management Bodily skills Mental skills Thinking skills Empathy training Explanatory Style
1. Thoughts, feelings, behaviors2. Commitment, challenge and control3. Optimism vs. pessimism
Stress cycle and breaking the cycle
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Dealing withDifficult Behaviors
Class 4
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Hallucinations
Identify strategies to deal withhallucinations
Strategies Relaxation or meditation Keep a record of when you hear the voices –
date, time place Talk to others, talk on the phone, write a letter
–don’t have to talk about your voices Use Aversion Self Therapy-snap a rubber band,
imagine something unpleasant Tell the so called voices to go away – dismiss
them
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Hallucinations
Take care of your physical health-eating, sleeping, vitamins, exercise
Tune out the voices Use music, television etc. Use
headphones Avoid alcohol or illegal drugs, over the
counter drugs and caffeine Talk to yourself – view your voices as
your own thoughts
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Hallucinations
Challenge what the voices are telling you Use thought stopping and tell the voices to
stop-then think of something pleasant Use time out if being with others make the
voices worse Use earplugs in one ear Use positive self-talk Use distraction-housework, gardening, sports
event, reading, change your environment Use your own voice – humming, singing,
counting, positive mantra, reading out load
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Hallucinations
Role Play dealing with difficult behaviors
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Caregiver Interventions
Hallucinations/Delusions1. Do not argue, challenge or reason. Do not taste food if
patient thinks it is poison. Do not indicate non-verbal agreement.
2. Delusions are defenses against underlying feelings, themes and needs. Delusions reflect sense of vulnerability. Meet the need the delusion serves.
3. Make empathic comments-"It must be frightening"-address feelings and content.
4. State simply that you do not hear voices. Ask what the "so called" voices or "voices you say you hear" are saying.
5. Provide distraction or competition for voices while actively hallucinating.
6. Provide extra support and stay with patient (use supportive approach with schizophrenia).
7. Ask what the so-called voices were saying - do not question at great length giving status to voices.
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STRESS MANAGEMENT
Class 5
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Stress Cycle
Event
Thoughts
Perception
Positive CopingVisualization
Fight, Flight,Freeze
Relaxation
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Anger CycleThreatLoss
ChangeUnmet
Expectations
Helpless/Powerless
Anxiety
AngerDepressionSomaticizi
ngCompromis
e
Justification
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6 Determinants as to Whether You Will Feel Stress
Control Challenge Commitment Powerlessness Choices Ownership
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Home &
Family
Work&
Money
Health&
SanityFun
Spirituality
Values
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Communication
Class 6
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Communication
Models of Interpersonal Behavior
Communication model – Communication is the process by which information is exchanged between two or more persons.
Transactional model – the study of the communication or transactions that take place between people and of the sometimes unconscious and destructive ways (games) that people relate to each other.
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Communication
Models of Interpersonal Behavior
Human needs – emphasizes that all humans have the same basic needs and that these needs are what motivate a person’s behavior. Maslow described five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love and belonging esteem needs, and self-actualization.
Values model – values are important because like needs they affect interpersonal behavior. Values of health care professionals might be as follows: helping others, independence, equality, authority etc.
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Communication
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Empathy – Ability to sense the other person's world as if it were your own
Respect – a feeling of high regard, honor or esteem for another person
Genuineness- authentic, honest, true, forthright, Immediacy – dealing with the here and now Concreteness – the what, when, where, how but not
why. The ability to be specific Confrontation – pointing out discrepancies between
thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The act of presenting differing observations. Sharing that behaviors are discrepant is an act of confrontation.
Assertion
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Empathy
Definition: Ability to sense the other person's world as if it were your own. Aware of the other person's feelings and reflect understanding back to the person. (e.g. "You feel _____ because.")
Skills Necessary Attending - Offering Self Listening – Silence Observing - Non-Verbal Responding - Reflecting
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Respect (warmth, non-judgmental)
Positive Regard Definition: Accepting another without
conditions or judgments - caring for the person and believing in his ability
Blocks to Respecta. False Reassurance b. Agreeing/Disagreeing c. Giving Advice or Opinion d. Challenginge. Defending
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Concreteness Restating technique, seeking clarification,
genuineness a.Questioning - who, what, where, SELDOM WHYb. Open vs. closed questioning (open is
preferable)c. Double questions - to be avoidedd. Bombarding questions - to be avoided
Summarizing Technique Confrontation - giving immediate feedback
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Priorities in Limit Setting
Destructive Disorganized Deviant Withdrawn Dependent Behaviors
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Reality Orientation
Definition: Techniques for providing basic, current information to a person having memory loss, confusion, and time-place disorientation