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Past Psychiatric History
- Review past psychiatric diagnoses, hospitalizations, and treatments.
- Assess risk factors, including suicide attempts and ongoing thoughts of self-harm.
Past Medical History
- Inquire about medical conditions impacting brain function, such as head injuries or thyroid problems.
- Consider how medical history might influence medication choices or psychiatric presentation.
Family History
- Ask about family history of mental health diagnoses, including completed suicides and substance use.
- This can inform treatment and provide a transition to the patient's substance use history.