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Psychological Well Being (Staff Needed (Family and Friends; this group is…

- - - - Long Term; this is often the type of stress that causes the issues as your body is going through the fight/flight reflexes of short term stress on a daily level.
      - Short Term; often called the flight or fight reflex, short term stress prepares the body for action in numerous ways. This allows our bodies to properly equipped should we need to call upon it.
      - Causes; stress is a funny in the respect that there is no single answer to the cause of stress as it is purely based on the individual. However you can assume thing such as debts, illness, work, college can cause stress.
  - - - Short Term; this is much like the anticipatory rise in the cardiovascular system, this includes changes such as increased heart rate/stroke volumes etc.
    - - With stress affecting every individual differently again you cannot blanket the condition however things such as a loss of appetite, withdrawal, self harming, higher resting blood pressure and dizzy spells are all common
      - Serious conditions such as depression, insomnia, anorexia and anxiety are also very common in long term stress sufferers.
  - - - []Many of the ways of dealing with stress outside the hospital start with the people around you, And if they are able to carry out the same social processes (listed under Inside Hospital) that the staff do the effect will have the same effect. The added benefit of dealing with it outside is that your friends and family know you and therefore will have more of an impact on you.
    - - Empowerment and good communication; by simply being honest and positive, as well as giving them a say in matters will not only help lessen the stress but also empower the patient.
      - Giving them a choice; one of the key roots of stress is the unknown, with this in mind giving the patient the choice in how they proceed allows to feel like they have control over the situation they find themselves in.
      - Medication and Relaxation; as bad as it sounds providing safe dosages of medication for the individual may help them to relax. This relaxation will slow their bodies down and give them the ability to see the situation in a clearer light. This will massively lower their stress levels.
      - Empathise; putting yourself in the patients shoes can go a long way to understanding what issues they may be stressing over. And although may not directly deal with their stress it gives you the understanding of what exactly they are going through. And with that gives you the ability to adapt the care to those needs
      - Reassurance; many patients will stress purely due to the treatment or medication they are receiving and consequently a little reassurance as to what exactly is going to happen will go along way.
      - Talking Therapy; whether this be through the medium the clinical hospital psychologist, friend or any member of staff simply talking about an issue can often help you deal with it. Whether its simply hearing the issue outloud or receiving a second opinion "sharing is caring".
- - - - If the patient is staying in hospital during term time they will fall behind lessons and therefore struggle when they return to their schools/colleges.
      - Moreover if the patient is especially young they are constantly drawing in information from the world around them and therefore may become under developed in certain areas if they spend long days sat bored in hospital wards.
  - - - Leisure Classes; if the patients are deemed healthy enough they may allowed to take part in light exercise groups. This is especially useful for patients who may spend large periods of time of bed rest and consequently may suffer from a loss of muscle tissue
      - Life Skills; classes on general life skills may also feature, this can be very beneficial for young adults who are still yet to understand the world around them. Platforms such as the ASDANS Life Skills Challenge can also be made available to individuals meaning they can feel they accomplished something during their stay.
      - Access to the outside world; many adults will not be entertained with cooking classes or painting however simply giving them a means to keep up with the outside world works just as well.
    - - Life Skills; again life skills can be made available to this group however the subject topics maybe changed slightly with key knowledge such as basic cooking and hygiene being made available.
      - Play Therapist; if the patients are especially young play therapist may used to ensure that the child is still happy and playful despite its situation. A play therapist can also help to ensure that everything is being to kept the child development on track.
      - Hospital Schools; should the patient be admitted during term time some institutions have the ability to offer hospital schools. And although many of the kids may see this is another downside to their stay in hospital they can vital in assuring the stay in hospital does not effect their grades in later life. Even if they are in during a holiday they could still use the school to better their knowledge of a subject or to simply cure boredom.
      - Facilities/Equipment; As well education based materials the ability to offer simple activities such as drawing, painting or access to a TV are also beneficial. This is as they are all activities that children feel comfortable carrying out, they also require minimum supervision providing the area is allowed to be painted over.