Mental Health
(T OR F) Can you ALWAYS tell that someone is struggling with their mental health based on there physical appearance ?
False
T or F- Stress is normal but too much stress increases risk for health problems and mental health concerns.
True
What are three basic emotions?
Happy, Sad, Angry, etc
What is a co-response clinician?
a mental health professional who works directly alongside police officers. Respond(s) to calls for service for those who are experiencing a mental health / substance crisis.
What does it mean to be in good standing with your mental health?
Feeling balances, able to cope through stress, sleeping & eating normally, able to manage emotions, maintaining positive relationships, & an ability to make reasonable decisions
What are three circumstances that can cause someone to feel stress?
family problems, school, relationships, sports, etc.
T or F- we all express emotions that same way?
False.
T/F- a clinician rides along with police, in plain clothes
True
What is a stigma?
A mark of shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person
What are two things that you can do to manage your stress
What are some ways that you can tell how someone is feeling?
Facial Expressions, Body Language, difference in relationship?
Where does a co-response do there job?
on the road & at the station
Fill in the word: _____________________ are strategies and behaviors that allow someone to manage stressful situations & difficult emotions.
Name as many stress relieving activities that help you calm down
Let group answer
What emotion is this; clenching body, red face, grinding teeth, pacing back and forth
Anger
name as many of the job responsibilities that a clinician provides to the police?
risk assessments, follow-ups, family support, community out reach, connect with courts etc.
What is the difference between a developmental and situational crisis?
Developmental; crisis that occurs with normal life change; leaving home, marriage, birth of a child, retirement.
Situational Crisis: an unexpected crisis that impacts the normal functioning of a person.
(T OR F)- your entire body is affected by the stress response
True
What are the 5 senses?
Sight Touch
Smell Taste
Hearing
Name as many crisis calls that a clinician may respond too?