ABC's of Mental Health
What does "BIRP" stand for?
Behavior
Intervention
Response
Plan
People with mental health disorders are violent
True or False
False, Most individuals with mental health conditions are not violent. In fact, they are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.
I experience "persistent sadness or low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, restlessness or irritability, and sometimes feelings of worthlessness or guilt" What am I diagnosed with?
Depression
What does RBHA stand for?
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
This was established in the 18th and 19th centuries and marked a shift toward centralized care for individuals with mental illnesses. However, conditions in these establishments were often poor, with overcrowding, neglect, and mistreatment.
Asylums
What does "ISP" stand for?
Individualized Service Plan
You can always tell when someone has a mental health disorder
True or False
False, Mental health disorders are not always visible. Many individuals may appear fine outwardly while struggling internally.
I experience "excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, physical symptoms such as sweating, avoidance, and panic attacks" What am I diagnosed with?
Anxiety
What is Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA)?
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) helps individuals and families transform their lives by providing quality housing and opportunities to develop self-sufficiency. Specifically Richmond’s low income, senior, and disabled residents.
This Act of 1990 prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions, in employment, public accommodations, and other areas.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What does "DBHDS" stand for?
Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services
Medication is the only treatment for mental health disorders
True or False
False, While medications can be part of treatment, therapy, lifestyle changes, and support networks are also essential.
I experience "hallucinations , disorganized thinking, some loss of memory, difficulty with processing informations, and delusions" What am I diagnosed with?
Schizophrenia
This facility is a safe haven and treatment center for children, teens, adults and seniors who need immediate mental health services in Richmond, Virginia.
Tucker's Pavilion
This movement was influenced by advancements in psychotropic medications (e.g., antipsychotics, antidepressants) that allowed for outpatient treatment and management of mental health disorders
Deinstitutionalization Movement
What does the "DSM" stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Mental health disorders often co-occur with other conditions
True or False
True, Individuals with depression may also experience anxiety, and substance use disorders frequently coexist with mental health conditions.
I experience "intrusive thoughts, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, arousal and reactivity, trouble sleeping, feelings of detachment from others, difficulty remembering, and hyper-vigilance" What am I diagnosed with?
PTSD
The Department is responsible for administering a variety of programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Adoption, Child Care Assistance, Refugee Resettlement Services, and Child Protective Services.
Dept. of Social Services
The development of this by the American Psychiatric Association has standardized diagnostic criteria and classifications of mental health disorders, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
What does "DMAS" stand for?
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Mental health disorders are treatable
True or False
Yes, Many mental health disorders are treatable with appropriate interventions, leading to improved quality of life and functioning.
I experience "extreme mood swings that include more emotional highs than lows, elevated mood swings, racing thoughts, impulsivity, reduced need for sleep, and distractibility" What am I diagnosed with?
Bipolar 1
This facility provides services from medical, dental, behavioral health, case management, pharmacy, and health education.
The Daily Planet
This neurosurgical procedure that was once used as a treatment for severe mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia and severe depression. The procedure involves severing or damaging connections to and from the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is involved in higher cognitive functions and emotional regulation.
Lobotomy