Client : Jimmy Peters (Aboriginal)

Age : 38

Diagnosis:

Jimmy has a diagnosis of Schizoaffected Disorder which is a mental health disorder with a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations of delusions, and mood disorder symptom, such as depression or mania.

Living Situation:

Jimmy lives in a supported residential service with 17 other co residents that have similar diagnoses. The residential service has a manager, and staff that support the residents. Jimmy has his own room, however shares a bathroom with Gary.

Client Information:

Jimmy has a psychiatrist that has prescribed for his medication for his schizoaffective disorder. Due to Jimmy's paranoia, he often refuses to take the medication. Jimmy has also recently refuses sessions with his psychiatrist and psychologist. Jimmy can become aggressive when he is manic of experiencing schzophrenia symptom. when Jimmy does not take his medicatio, he can be easily triggered and can become aggressive and physical violent. Jimmy has a support plan that lists what to do in these situations. If Jimmy becomes aggressive or violent to the point of harming himself or others, staff are required call police to ensure safety. Jimmy should also be assessed by the CAT Team (Crises Assessment Treatment Team) which can be contacted by calling 000. In the past when Jimmy has refused medication and has become violent, he has required an inpatient stay in the mental health ward.

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