Table 7.
Sections in the 2019 guidelines and the 2008 guidelines
| Sections in 2019 Guidelines | Sections in 2008 Guidelines |
|---|---|
| What is psychosis? | |
| How do I know if someone may be developing psychosis? | How do I know if someone is experiencing psychosis? |
| Common signs and symptoms when psychosis is developing | Common symptoms when psychosis is developing |
| Things to avoid if you think a person may be experiencing psychosis | |
| How should I approach someone who may be experiencing psychosis? | How should I approach someone who may be experiencing psychotic symptoms? |
| How should I talk to the person about what they are experiencing? | |
|
Tips for communicating with a person who may be experiencing psychosis Language Listening non-judgementally Body language |
|
| How can I be supportive and understanding? | How can I be supportive? |
| How should I treat the person with dignity and respect? | |
|
How should I respond to hallucinations and delusions? What not to do when responding to hallucinations and delusions |
How do I deal with delusions and hallucinations? |
| What if the person is experiencing paranoia? | |
| What if the person’s communication is affected? | How do I deal with communication difficulties? |
| How do I respond to challenges during the discussion? | |
|
Professional help: How should I encourage the person to seek professional help? How should I support the person to seek professional help? What if the person doesn’t want professional help? |
Should I encourage the person to seek professional help? What if the person doesn’t want help? |
| What about self-help strategies and other supports? | |
| What if the person has recently given birth? | |
| What if the person has been using alcohol or other drugs? | |
|
What if the person is in a severe psychotic state? Safety considerations when the person is in a severe psychotic state De-escalation when the person is in a severe psychotic state Seeking help when the person is in a severe psychotic state If you think the person is in a severe psychotic state and needs to go to hospital |
What should I do in a crisis situation when the person has become acutely unwell? |
| What if the person appears to be behaving aggressively? |
What if the person become aggressive? How to de-escalate the situation? |
| What if I think the person is at risk of suicide? | |
| How can I look after my own self-care? |