The 'Psychoses and Neuroses' with Anna Basquil

In this episode we will examine the various pathologies related
to psychosis and neurosis in mental health that clinicians can
see within practice. We also examine some of the key aspects of
these pathologies so that clinicians can construct both
meaningful and targeted treatment to this extremely difficult
cohort of patients. To do this am am joined by Anna Basquil, a
special mental health practitioner who joined the ambulance
service in January 2020, seconded by her mental health trust to
provide and help embed the 'dual assessment model' on patients.
She works on the 'Mental Health Joint Response Unit' together
with a Paramedic. Prior to this Anna was working in an 'early
intervention service' with patients experiencing their first
episode of psychosis. Anna worked in patients early years of
diagnosis to help them both integrate and cope with their
symptoms to help normalise and stabilise their lives. 


In the interview we discuss: 


Some of the fundamental differences between psychoses and
neuroses.

The demographics of each pathology

Deep dive into Psychoses – definition, types, signs and
symptoms.

Examine schizophrenia as the most common type of psychosis.

Brief look at prodromal phase, acute phase and recovery phase
of psychotic episodes.

Deep dive into Neuroses – definition, types, signs and
symptoms.

Examine depression and anxiety as the most common types of
neuroses.

Brief look at triggers for neuroses.

Managing episodes of neurosis

Managing psychotic episodes



More information on the 'Mental Health Joint Response Unit' can
be found here:
https://aace.org.uk/initiatives/mental-health-joint-response-car/





I hope you enjoy this episode with an engaging and informative
guest.