Table 7 Sections in the 2019 guidelines and the 2008 guidelines
Sections in 2019 Guidelines | Sections in 2008 Guidelines |
|---|---|
What is psychosis? | Â |
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 | Â |
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? | Â |
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? | Â |
How should I respond to hallucinations and delusions? Â 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? | Â |
What if the person’s communication is affected? | How do I deal with communication difficulties? |
How do I respond to challenges during the discussion? | Â |
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? | Â |
What if the person has recently given birth? | Â |
What if the person has been using alcohol or other drugs? | Â |
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? | Â |
How can I look after my own self-care? | Â |