Chapter 1
In what age did priest perform demonic exorcisms religious ceremonies in which patients were physically punished to drive away the evil possessing spirit
Middle Ages (dark)
What is the difference between Canada and the United States with regards to mental healthcare
Canada: Single payment agreement, all eligible for health care, has curative and preventive
US: 75% private insurance model Medicare/medicaid. public and private financing 15% have no health care
Societies share common ____, _____, and _____ that serve as foundations for making decisions
values, morals and rights
What is the difference between race and ethnicity
race is biological describing a group of people who share distinct physical characteristics ie skin color hair, texture and facial features
ethnicity is associated with customs, cultural habits, and socialization pattern of a particular ethic group
What century did Dorothea Dix advocate humane care
19th Century
What is a highly flexible model of care that provides medical psychosocial and rehabilitation services by a community based team that operates around the clock
Assertive community treatment (ACT)
Private law VS Public Law
Public law:
Focuses on the law between government and its citizens. Protects the members of society. Also known as criminal law. Consists of misdemeanors and felonies
Private law
Focuses on the law between citizens and/or institutions, Torts and contracts, Also known as civil law
Naturalistic illness VS Personality illness
Naturalistic: impersonal factors without regard for the individual. Outside forces affecting mental health
Personality: aggression or punishment directed toward a specific person. voodoo, witchcraft and evil eye
What are the three major factors that influence the development of mental health?
Inherited characteristics
Childhood nurturing
Life circumstances
What are the responsibilities of a clinical psychologist?
Is this considered a medical doctor?
studies mental processes and TX of mental disorders
performs diagnostic testing,
treats clients
NO has a PhD in the subject a doctorate if you will
In 1972 these were enacted and states that all clients have the right to respectful care, privacy, confidentiality, continuity of care, and relevant information
in 2003 there was a revised document to this called the Patient Care Partnership: understanding Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities that included who?
Patient bill of rights.
Elderly, young disabled, pregnant, dying, developmentally disables and mentally ill (funeral people in society)
People who are refugees can have stress related problems along with cultural assessment what other info should you obtain
immigration history
history of flight and arrival in new country
how much time have you been in new country
who or what was lost
This act in 1963 was designed to support the construction of mental health centers in communities throughout the United States.
Community mental health Centers Act
Name 4 major components of case management:
•Consultation
•Resource linkage (referral)
•Advocacy
•Therapy
•Crisis intervention
•Psychosocial rehabilitation
What are the ethical principles on which the code of ethics are based on?
ØAutonomy
ØBeneficence
ØNonmaleficence
ØJustice
ØConfidentiality
ØFidelity
ØVeracity
Name the 6 characteristics of culture
ØIs learned
ØIs transmitted
ØIs shared
ØIs integrated
ØContains ideal and real components
ØIs dynamic and continuously evolving
Individual behavior is not necessarily representative of the culture
John Cade discovered what?
What was it meant to treat?
What med was meant to control bizarre behavior
What was the first antidepressant?
What barbiturate is listed in your book?
Lithium
Bipolar severe mood swings
Thorazine (schizophrenia)
Imipramine
Phenobarbital
Name the 5 community mental health care Delivery
Emergency care
Residential programs
Partial hospitalization
Psychiatric home care
Community mental health centers
Name the 6 steps for making an ethical decision
Identify all elements of the situation
Assume goodwill
Gather relevant information
List and order values
Take action
Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan
What are the 6 components of a cultural assessment
communication
environmental control
space
territory
time
social orientation
biological factors