Mental Health Disorders
What does Mental Health/Wellness refer to?
having a sense of well-being and the ability to cope effectively with the stresses of everyday living.
1)Able to handle stress
2)Express and control emotions appropriately
3)Being/becoming competent and capable
4)Know your own needs
5) Form stable and satisfying relationships
6)Lead an independent life
Being in good mental health is not the same as simply not having a mental illness
You can be either mentally well or unwell?
False, Mental health exists on a continuum
Shame or social disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person
Name the two types of mood disorders?
1)Major Depression
2)Bipolar Affective Disorder
List 4 of the 6 types of Abuse?
Physical
Sexual
Emotional
Financial
Neglect
Self Neglect
What are 2 of 4 factors causing mental health disorders?
1)Social causes (isolation, poverty, discrimination)
2)Biological causes (lack of chemicals in the brain)
3)Psychological factors (stress, emotional trauma, loss or grief)
4)Genetic Factors
As individuals age their reflexes can become slower?
True
Paranoia
Extreme suspicion about a situation or person
Describe the two opposing moods in bipolar disorder?
1)Manic - elevated, expansive mood, "on top of the world", grandiose thoughts, racing mind and thoughts
2)Depressive - extreme feelings of sadness and hopelessness that persist, lethargic, unable to complete ADL's, lack on interest
What are the 4 stages of the cycle of abuse?
Tension build up
Abuse
Apology
Calm Period
How would one know if they have a mental health disorder?
If what you experience is severe enough to cause an inability to live out your everyday life
-confused thinking
-prolonged sadness or social withdrawal
-irritability, anger, excessive fear or anxiety
-extreme highs and lows
-inability to cope with daily activities
-dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
Parkinsons disease is characterized by tremors?
True
Drug Tolerance and Withdrawal
occurs when a person needs larger and larger amounts of substances to experience same effects
a physical reaction that occurs when the person stops taking the substance
The Goal of CIWA?
is a scale to provide an efficient and objective means of assessing alcohol withdrawal. Leads to decrease of over sedation and under treatment
Who is most at risk for being abused
Seniors with a cognitive impairment
Name 2 anxiety disorders and list 3 physical symptoms of anxiety attacks?
1)OCD 2)Phobias 3)generalized 4)Social 5)Panic disorder 6)PTSD
SOB, dizziness, chest pain, heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, nausea, hot flashes
Psychosis is a mental state in which the perception of reality is altered?
True
characteristic of schizophrenia, along with delusions, hallucinations and paranoia
Delusions of Grandeur
False and exaggerated beliefs about the importance, wealth, talent of oneself
Difference between obsession and compulsion?
obsession is a persistent though or desire, and a compulsion is an uncontrollable urge to perform an act.
Describe your professional responsibility with regards to recognizing and reporting abuse
It is your legal and professional duty to report suspected or witnessed abuse. In your work place you would report to your supervisor
Known risks for suicide, name 4?
family history
previous attempts
physical or mental illness
alcohol or drug abuse
major loss
major life transitions
family violence
social isolation
access to the means of suicide
If you suspect a client is suicidal it is best to ask them upfront?
True, remember it is ok to ask them in a straight forward manner if they are having thoughts of hurting themselves
psychotherapy
a form of therapy in which a person explores thoughts, feelings and behaviors with help and guidance from a MH specialist (talk therapy)
How is involuntary hospital admission completed? 3 ways
2-3 physicians assess and provide a medical certificate
through police intervention
through a judges order
Explain how the calm period of the cycle of abuse changes as time goes on and as each abusive incident occurs?
The calm period tends to become shorter and the abusive incidents happen more often