What's The Word?
__________ is a process for evaluating the possible presence of a particular problem
Screening
Fill in the blank: Behind Every _____________ is an imbalance of power.
Privilege
What are the goals of screening and risk assessment?
The goals include identifying hazardous drinking or drug use, detecting signs of dependence or related problems, and reducing high-risk activities for individuals who are not dependent.
Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from asking "What is wrong with this person?" to what???
What has happened to this person?
What are some observable signs that may indicate substance use disorder?
Observable signs may include dilated pupils, red eyes, changes in personal hygiene, weight loss, repetitive speech, unusual body odor, scabs or marks on the skin, dental/gum problems, among others.
_____________stands for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, which is an evidence-based approach used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use of alcohol and drugs.
SBIRT
Name one cultural factor that might impact assessment or screening?
Various of answers
Which screening tool consists of six questions designed to identify alcohol and drug abuse, risky behavior, and consequences of use, particularly among adolescents.
The CRAFFT
What are some negative traumas experienced by workers in the behavioral health field?
Workers may experience secondary traumatic stress (STS), vicarious trauma (VT), burnout, and compassion fatigue (CF) due to exposure to trauma stories. These impacts can lead to psychological distress, changes in worldview, fatigue, and feelings of overwhelm.
What factors should be considered when conducting trauma screening and assessment?
Trauma screening and assessment should not occur when the client is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It's essential to ensure accuracy and reliability of information provided.
____________are conditions that significantly impair normal activities of daily living but are not immediately apparent
Invisible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities
Various of answers
What are some validated screening tools for alcohol and drug use?
Some validated screening tools include the CAGE questionnaire, TWEAK questions, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10), and CRAFFT questionnaire for adolescents.
What is a mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis is defined as an acute disruption of psychological homeostasis where one's usual coping mechanisms fail, leading to distress and functional impairment.
There are four phases of a crisis. Name one:
Initial Threat- Triggering Event
Escalation - rising anxiety level
Crisis - severe level of stress and anxiety
Personal Disorganization
__________ is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care, and cost-effective outcomes.
Case Management
True or False: LGBTQIA+ communities are more likely to use substances
True
______________ is a web-based tool used to assist treatment providers in determining appropriate levels of care for clients based on their needs and severity of substance use.
LOCADTR - What is Level of Care Determination (LOCADTR)?
What are the different types of trauma mentioned?
The types of trauma mentioned include complex trauma, historical trauma, racial trauma, and systemic trauma.
What are the Seven Steps in engagement/screening, assessment, and evaluation in addiction treatment?
The Seven Steps include engagement/screening, assessment, evaluating, planning, implementation, monitoring/follow-up, and review, analysis & outcomes.
_________________ provide standardized questions in the same order, ensuring reliability, but may feel less personal and may not capture unique client insights.
Structured interviews
___________ means recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances. Refers to fairness and justice
The term “equity” refers to fairness and justice and is distinguished from equality: Whereas equality means providing the same to all, equity means recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances. The process is ongoing, requiring us to identify and overcome intentional and unintentional barriers arising from bias or systemic structures.
What is included in a biopsychosocial assessment?
A biopsychosocial assessment includes gathering information on biological factors (e.g., medical history, substance use), psychological factors (e.g., mental health symptoms, coping mechanisms), and social factors (e.g., family dynamics, support systems, legal history).
What is the suicide hotline number?
988
Larry and Jordan
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