Mental Health
Can Mental Health contribute to homelessness?
Yes
Can Substance Use contribute to Homelessness?
Yes
TRUE or FALSE: suicide is a symptom of mental health
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: if someone is yelling at you, you should yell back louder
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: individuals who have mental health issues will get over it with time
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: Substance use can exacerbate mental health issues
True
TRUE or FALSE: everyone who is depressed is suicidal
FALSE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: Quality nutrition, sleep, and exercise habits are linked to improved mental health.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: using alcohol is a good way to cope with life
FALSE
What do you do if someone is expressing suicidal thoughts?
Assess for a plan and methods. Call 911
Give an example of what you can say to help de-escalate someone
What are some symptoms associated with poor Mental Health?
What are some side effects of substance use?
Karen states that she has been wanting to die. She mentions that she has been thinking about jumping off the roof of the building across the street. What do you do next?
Call 911
A client says that they hate you and that they know you are calling the CIA on them. What do you do next?
Describe some symptoms related to Manic Episodes
spending lots of money, irritability, high energy
Self medication means....
using substances to help cope with mental health issues
How do you assess for any suicidality?
Ask them if they are thinking about killing themselves
Name some ways you can help de-escalate an individual
actively listen, acknowledge their experience, be aware of your body language (e.g. hands on your sides vs across your chest)