Legal Aspects
Who may be asked to enter the court if the accused's state of mind is being questioned by the Judge?
Psychologist
Treatment facilities would use a screening procedure made up of how many questions?
52
What percentage of youth in the justice system possesses a form of mental health?
50-75%
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is your body's natural reaction to stress, it is a feeling of fear or apprehension of what is going to come next.
Name two factors that can cause psychological problems
-Psychological factors
-Environmental factors
-Biological factors
Between Canada, Sweden, Great Britain, and Germany, what do each of these countries share when it comes to helping those in need of psychological assistance?
Institutional Centres
List a responsibility of the Inpatient Assessment Unit (IAU) following the court process.
Mental health facility + temporary custody facility
Assesses and treats youth when courts order it
Short term care to youth found not criminally responsible (mental health disorder)
What percentage of female youth in the justice system possess two mental disorders?
87-88%
What is ADHD
ADHD has differences in brain development and activity which can affect attention, the ability to sit still and self control.
Common psychological issues among youth consist of anxiety, depression, ADHD. What are two more examples?
Schizophrenia
Eating disorders