Alcohol intoxication can affect judgment, coordination, attention and emotional regulation. The degree depends on exposure and individual factors, including other substances or medicines. Behaviour during intoxication may be difficult to distinguish from psychiatric deterioration, while…Continue Reading
Daily living skills include preparing meals, managing hygiene, organising a home, using transport and handling routine responsibilities. Difficulties can arise through cognitive problems, reduced motivation, symptoms or limited opportunities to practise. Assessment should identify the…Continue Reading
Alcohol withdrawal can occur when a person who has developed physiological dependence substantially reduces or stops drinking. Symptoms can include tremor, sweating, anxiety, nausea and disturbed sleep. Severe withdrawal can involve seizures or delirium and…Continue Reading
Supported employment helps people obtain and maintain work that matches their preferences. Evidence-based approaches such as Individual Placement and Support emphasise competitive employment, integration with mental health care and ongoing assistance rather than requiring prolonged…Continue Reading
Alcohol can add to the sedating and impairing effects of some antipsychotics and other medicines. Dizziness, reduced coordination and slower reactions may increase risks during driving or other activities. Interactions differ between products and can…Continue Reading
Supported education helps people enter, return to or remain in study. Psychosis can interrupt learning through symptoms, cognitive difficulties, treatment effects or lost confidence. Practical support can connect the person’s interests with appropriate courses and…Continue Reading
Alcohol may initially produce drowsiness but can disrupt sleep quality and later-night sleep. It can also affect concentration, mood, routines and participation the following day. These effects may interact with symptoms or medication-related sleepiness, making…Continue Reading
Housing support addresses the conditions needed for a safe and stable place to live. Options can range from help with tenancy issues to supported accommodation or assistance delivered in a person’s own home. The appropriate…Continue Reading
Alcohol dependence can involve impaired control, prioritisation of drinking and continued use despite harm, often with tolerance or withdrawal. It can coexist with schizophrenia and may be shaped by distress, social circumstances or established habits.…Continue Reading
Community participation includes involvement in local activities, relationships, services and civic life. It can involve sport, libraries, volunteering, cultural groups or simply using public spaces comfortably. The person’s interests determine what is meaningful; participation should…Continue Reading