Chapter 0ne Introduction
Chapter 0ne Introduction
Chapter 0ne Introduction
CHAPTER 1
❑ PSYCHIATRIC INTERVIEW:
• How to Approach to Mentally ill
• How to Conduct Interview
• Supportive interventions on Interview
• Challenges during Interview
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1. INTRODUCTION
What is Health:
(WHO) defines health as a “state of complete physical mental and
social well being and not merely the absence of disease and
infirmity (Hood & Leddy, 2002)
Mental health is a state of well being in which the individual realizes
his or her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, can
work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make contribution
to his or her community. (WHO)
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• The disorder is not limited to the person but to relations between the
Brainstorming
• What are common misconceptions and public attitude towards
• Safety concerns:
• Introduce yourself and explain – the purpose, scope & length of the interview