Day 7/8/9/10
A persistent thought or desire
What is Obsession
Which disorder has extreme highs and lows in mood?
Bipolar disorder
True or False: Hoarding is always caused by laziness
False
Every mention of these thoughts must be taken seriously and reported immediately by a PSW.
What are suicidal thoughts or ideation?
This eating disorder is characterized by extreme restriction of food, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image.
What is anorexia nervosa?
G A D stands for?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
True or False: Stimulant abuse can cause overheating and heart problems.
True
Hoarding is often linked to
Anxiety or obsessive-compulsive
This is the term for sudden, intense anger outbursts without progressive cognitive decline, sometimes seen in older adults.
What is Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)?
This disorder involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging through vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise.
What is bulimia nervosa?
A subconscious practice intended to either delay or avoid uncomfortable feelings
Defense mechanism
What country decriminalized Drugs?
Portugal
Persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities are hallmark signs of?
Depression
PSWs should never leave a client alone if they express these types of thoughts.
What are thoughts of suicide or self-harm?
Eating non-food items such as dirt, paper, or hair is a hallmark of this disorder.
What is Pica?
Irrational and intense fear, panic, or dread of a specific object or situation
Phobic Disorder
Intentional property destruction, aggression toward people/animals, and theft can be symptoms of this childhood disorder.
What is Conduct Disorder?
Seasonal Affective Disorder is related to changes in what?
Amount of sunlight exposure.
Grandiose delusions, where a client believes they have extraordinary talents or wealth, are often associated with this personality trait.
What is narcissistic?
In anorexia nervosa, these physical signs can include brittle hair, dry skin, fatigue, and fainting.
What are signs of malnutrition?
The timing of symptoms for PICA before dianosis
Min 30 days
A Person who copes with and adjusts to every day stresses is?
Mentally Healthy
Which drug category speeds up CNS activity including overheating?
Stimulants
This approach involves monitoring a client’s behaviour, documenting and reporting concerns while providing empathetic/ non judgmental support.
What is the PSW’s role in mental health care?
Bulimia nervosa can cause this dental problem due to repeated vomiting.
What is dental erosion or tooth decay?