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.