Mental Health 'Descriptors'

• Frequently finds there is so much to do that gives up due to fatigue, apathy or disinterest: 1
• Overlooks/forgets the risks posed by domestic appliances or other common hazards: 1
• Is scared or anxious that work would bring back or worsen illness: 1
• Agitation, confusion or forgetfulness has led to a mishap or accident in the last 3 months: 1
• Concentration can only be sustained by prompting: 1
• Mental problems impair ability to communicate with others: 2
• Cannot look after self without help from others: 2
• Does not care about appearance or living conditions: 1
• Gets upset by ordinary events and it results in disruptive behavioural problems: 2
• Needs encouragement to get up and dress: 2
• Is too frightened to go out alone: 1
• Needs alcohol before midday: 2
• Prefers to be left alone for 6 hours+ a day: 1
• Is frequently distressed at some time of the day, due to mood fluctuations: 1
• Gets irritated by things that would not have bothered claimant before s/he became ill: 1
• Sleep problems interfere with daytime activities: 1
   

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