BPSS Framework Biological: Substances
BPSS Framework Biological: Substances
BPSS Framework Biological: Substances
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Biological Substances:
History of Pregnancy and Birth: Comment on any past history of trauma (child abuse, combat, rape,
serious illness), as well as resiliency (how the patient coped with
Consider pregnancy variables: Was there in-utero exposure to nicotine, trauma, e.g. friends, family, religion).
alcohol, medications or substances? Anything unusual about pregnancy? Consider the sources of positive self image and positive role models.
Note birth complications, such as prematurity, birth trauma or extended Comment on the patient's experience with loss.
periods of hospitalization.
Comment on the patient's quality of relationships with important figures,
Relevant Previous Illnesses such as grand parents, friends, significant teachers, or significant
employers.
Consider any history of head injury, endocrine disorders (e.g. thyroid, Comment on how past medical problems, substance use or psychiatric
adrenal), seizures, malignancies, or neurological illnesses. problems impacted the patient's development and their relevance to
Consider potential lasting effects of past substance use on brain patient today.
functions such as cognition, affective regulation, etc.
Present
Present
Describe the recent events and experiences that precipitated the
Current Illnesses: admission or appointment.
What are the current stressors? Do they have any symbolic meaning?
Identify current illnesses and any direct impact they may have on
Assess and comment on coping skills, defense mechanisms, presence or
psychiatric presentation.
absence of cognitive distortions.
Medications: Consider current developmental demands on the person, such as
marriage, divorce, birth, children leaving home, loss, aging, etc. What
Assess current medication regimen. Consider whether these medications stage of development is the patient at now? Is it appropriate?
have psychoactive effects (e.g. steroids, beta blockers, pain medications, What is the developmental impact of the patient's illness?
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Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Model: Examples of Kinds of Questions to ask
Social during your Interviews
Comment on the role of spirituality in the patient's life. Is the patient Tell me about your mother's pregnancy with you. Do you know if she
affiliated with a spiritual community of some sort? smoked, drank, or used any medications?
How does spirituality contribute to the patient's ability to hope, their What have you been told about your actual birth? Were there any birth
position on suicide if relevant, or their contact with a supportive complications?
community?
Relevant Previous Illnesses:
Tell me about any major medical problems you have had in your life.
Have you had any history of head injury, endocrine disorders (i.e.
thyroid, adrenal), seizures, malignancies or neurological illnesses?
Present
Current Illnesses:
Can you describe your health right now? Do you have any illnesses right
now? Do you worry that you have something that has not been
diagnosed?
Medications:
Diagnostic: Therapeutic:
Psychological testing: personality, IQ, other relevant tests. Behaviors and Identifying resources: Organized religious activities, Meditation/Mindfulness
personality styles noted in the interview or reported by staff. Obtain more training, Groups (may include 12 step).
information: (old records, speak with outside providers, family) with written
Give a statement about why these kinds of supports are or are not indicated.
consent
Treatment:
Individual Psychotherapy: (tailored to patient — may include behavioral
treatments such as DBT, relaxation therapy, behavioral activation, social skills
training, coping skills development or cognitive behavioral therapy or
psychodynamic therapy — be prepared to justify your choice for this patient).
Couple's Therapy/Group Therapy: (tailored to patient, many choices, may
include 12 step). Give you rationale as to why you are or are not suggesting a
type of psychotherapy. Are there any interventions that could decrease
psychological barriers to treatment?
Social
Diagnostic: