Diagnoses
The book used as reference by mental health professional to diagnose.
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 5th Edition
Commonly known medications: Cymbalta, Celexa, Zoloft, Zyprexa, Paxil, Prozac, Welbutrin, Lexapro, Buproprion, Citalopram, Effexor
What are Antidepressants?
Persons that can initiate a Baker Act
What is Judge, Law Enforcement, Physician and licensed Mental Health Professional?
(Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse, LMHC, LCSW)
Drugs that require Medically Assisted Detox
Alcohol, Heroin, Benzodiazepines, Prescription Opioid Narcotics
Symptoms include persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness and lost of interest in activities once enjoyed
What is Major Depression Disorder (MDD)/ Clinical Depression
A popular and addictive anti-anxiety drug that come in the shape of bars, and are also known as Alprazolam
What is Xanax?
The length of time a person can be held involuntarily on a Baker Act
What is up to 72 hours?
An assessment by a mental health professional which include information from a biographical, psychological and social aspect
What is a Biopsychosocial Assessment?
Cycles of mood may include periods of high energy, reduced need for sleep, impulsivity, hyperactivity and loss of touch with reality followed by feelings of hopelessness, loss or interest, difficulty concentrating, overwhelming sadness
What is Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
Risperdal, Olazapine, Haldol, Clozapine, Thorazine, Abilify, Invega, Prolixin, Navane, Fanapt
What are Antipsychotics (Major Tranquillizers)?
Involuntary admission to a detox facility due to substance abuse
What is The Marchman Act?
Treatment strategy that seeks to decrease recidivism by increasing moral reasoning
What is Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT)?
Symptoms include 2 or more of the following: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior, negative symptoms
What is Schizophrenia?
Vivitrol, Campral, Antabuse,
What are drugs used to treat Alcohol Abuse?
1. Reason to believe a person has a mental illness
2. Due to MH person refused voluntary examination or is unable to determine if examination is necessary
3. Without treatment person may suffer from neglect, harm self or others
What are Criteria to initiate a Baker Act?
The agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation
What is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)?