Mental Health
Mental Illness
Court Competency
Recovery
Bonus
100

What are 2 common mental health issues?

Depression, Anxiety

100

Name two symptoms of schizophrenia.

Auditory hallucinations, paranoia, delusional thinking

100

Define plea

Answer to a charge

100

Name a long-term consequence of addiction.

Impairments (mental illness), loss of job, loss of important relationships, etc.

100

What is substance abuse?

An unhealthy coping method involving intake of substances

200

How is mental health related to competency?

Managing mental health symptoms is necessary to rationally and reasonably work with your attorney.

200

What are symptoms of depression?

Loss of interest in activities, low moods, changes in apetite, etc

200

What two rights does a defendant give up if they take a plea bargain?

Right to a trial and right to appeal

200

What are two reasons why people don't seek treatment?

Shame, denial, social stigma, embarrassment, etc.

200

Define insight.

The ability to recognize the symptoms of your mental illness and how it affects your thoughts, speech, and behavior

300

What are 2 healthy coping behaviors or skills?

Talking to a counselor, exercising, doing enjoyable activities, journaling, self-reflection, taking a time out, reading, reality testing, etc

300

What are warning signs of psychosis?

Increased agitation, irritability, paranoia, erratic behavior, etc.

300

Name three courtroom personnel who are neutral

Judge, Bailiff, Stenographer, Court Clerk

300

How does drug use affect your thinking and behaviors?

Negatively. I.e., impulsive, do things you don't normally do or will regret, behaviors that will cause more problems in your life

300

How can you maintain your mental health and stability outside JBCT?

Practice healthy coping skills, take your medications, participate in recovery, etc.

400

What is mental health?

Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being

400

What are 3 resources someone can use to cope with depression?

Talking to a counselor, journaling, medications, exercise, deep breathing

400

Name and describe the jobs of the four courtroom personnel involved in a plea bargain

Prosecutor - Offers the deal
Public Defender - Negotiates the best deal possible
Defendant - Decides whether or not to accept the deal
Judge - Approves or denies the deal

400

Name three skills or behaviors associated with recovery.

Going to meetings, developing alternative coping strategies for dealing with uncomfortable feelings, seeking and accepting help and support, etc.

400

Why were you found IST and what do you need to demonstrate to graduate and return to court?

Didn't understand the court process and/or wasn't able to rationally and reasonably assist your attorney with your defense

500

What are some effects of stress on your body?

Increased blood pressure, changes in appetite, increased risk for relapse or decompensation (increase in mental health symptoms), higher chance of a heart attack

500

What are general signs of a mental illness?

Sudden change in behavior, social withdrawal, erratic behavior, etc

500

Describe the pros and cons of going to trial vs taking a plea bargain

Pro of trial - possibility of being found not guilty and going free
Con of trial - possibility of getting the max sentence if found guilty
Pro of plea bargain - lesser sentence, lesser charge
Con of plea bargain - conviction on record

500

What is recovery?

Consistently engaging in safer behaviors that lead to an improved quality of life. It's a non-linear process. Having self-compassion, recognizing warning signs, having a safety plan, etc.

500

Name some neurotransmitters associated with mental health.

Dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine 

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