«Our study shows that a PAM
enhances the effects
of these pain - killing chemicals without producing tolerance or decreased
effectiveness over time, both
of which contribute to addiction in people who use opioid - based pain
medications,» said Andrea G. Hohmann, a Linda and Jack Gill Chair
of Neuroscience and professor in the IU Bloomington College
of Arts and Sciences» Department
of Psychological and Brain Sciences, who led the study.
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations
of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development
of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment
of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client
medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy
of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to
enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification
of medically - related social and emotional needs
of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored
effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic
medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic
medications to assess the
medications»
effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered
medication to patients presenting serious risk
of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed
medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
problems sleeping or sleeping too much • difficulty concentrating, focusing, can't seem to get things done • sudden loss
of appetite or overeating • irritable and short - tempered • intrusive thoughts • overwhelming feelings
of sadness, doom, or emptiness • thoughts
of suicide or «giving up» • stop taking care
of yourself • feeling hopeless or helpless • persistent restlessness or sluggishness • situational and clinical depression • counseling to
enhance effectiveness of anti-depressant
medications