Reported change A person, or someone who knows the person well, – reports that her or his mental state is changing for the worse. Distress A person shows signs of distress, which are evident through – observation and conversation. Loss of touch with reality or consequence of behaviours A person – is losing touch with reality or the consequences of her or his behaviour. Loss of function A person is losing her or his ability to clearly, – communicate, or engage in regular activities. Elevated risk to self, others or property A person's actions indicate – an increased risk to self, others, or property. Table 5 shows how each cluster of signs may be assigned to each of these indicators.
Reported change – A person, or someone who knows the person well, reports that her or his mental state is changing for the worse. Distress – A person shows signs of distress, which are evident through observation and conversation. Loss of touch with reality or consequence of behaviours – A person is losing touch with reality or the consequences of her or his behaviour. Loss of function – A person is losing her or his ability to clearly, communicate, or engage in regular activities. Elevated risk to self, others or property – A person's actions indicate an increased risk to self, others, or property. Table 5 shows how each cluster of signs may be assigned to each of these indicators.