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MHTs have special training in two areas that have a tremendous unmet need. What are they? Treatment programs for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled.
In group therapy settings, mental health worker will. encourage participation while being supportive
Asylum an institution offering shelter and support to people who are mentally ill.
Case Management a dynamic process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates to improve outcomes, experiences, and value.
Deinstitutionalization a process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for persons diagnosed with a mental disorder or developmental disability
Phenomena of Concern patient is unconcerned about health
Mental Disorder APA- American Psychiatric Association, the clinically significant behavior or
psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and is associated with present distress, disability or significant increases, in risk of suffering, death, pain, disability, or an essential loss of freedom.
Standards of Care A treatment that is accepted by medical experts as a proper treatment for a certain type of disease and that is widely used by healthcare professionals.
Psyche the human soul, mind, or spirit.
Psychoanalysis a system of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental conditions by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind by techniques such as dream interpretation and free association.
Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a psychologist. Grounded in dialogue, it provides a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who's objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental.
a person's mental health is a. dynamic ever changing state
____% all of countries in the world have no clear federal policy that addresses mental health issues. 50%
A signaling molecule secreted by a neuron to affect another cell across a synapse. The cell receiving the signal, or target cell, may be another neuron, but could also be a gland or muscle cell
When a patient is admitted to a facility what should be done as soon as possible? A urine drug screen that should be done as soon as possible.
huntington's disease An inherited disorder in which nerve cells in the brain die over time. abnormal gait, excessive muscle tone, involuntary movements, coordination problems, muscle atrophy, or muscle spasm
remembrance therapy counseling and supporting older people, and is a treatment technique with brain-damaged patients and those who appear to have "Alzheimer's and other forms of cognitive disease.
picks disease a rare form of dementia that resembles Alzheimer disease, except that it tends to affect only certain areas of the brain.
about ____ amount of children in the U.S suffer from some type of emotional, behavioral, or developmental disorder 4 million
Autistic disorder is a familial disorder no evidence of it being genetic though
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA) federal government's chief source of information on the magnitude of substance use
and abuse in the US. Been used by policy makers to monitor trends in drug use and to identify problem areas.
Dependence Syndrome Caused by Psychoactive substance use. a cluster of behavioral, cognitive and physiological phenomena that develop after repeated substance use, continuing its use despite harmful consequences, a higher priority given to drug use than to other activities and obligations, increased tolerance, and sometimes a physical withdrawl state.
Personality disorders diagnosed in 40-60% of psychiatric patients. most frequent of all psychiatric diagnoses. those diagnosed may experience difficulties in cognition, emotiveness, interpersonal functioning or control of impulses.
Definition of personality disorders class of personality types and enduring behaviors associated with significant disease/disability, which appears to deviate from social expectations particularly in relating to other humans.
secondary gain the social, occupational, or interpersonal advantages that a patient derives from its symptoms.
Violence serious public health problem in the US. In 2010 over 16,000 people were victims of homicide and over 38, 360 took their own life. The number of violent deaths only tells part of the story.
dereonalization persistent or recurring feeling of being detached from one's body or mental processes, like an outside observer of one's life (depersonalization), and/or a feeling of being detached from one's surroundings
closed groups usually established to address a specific diagnosis or clinical issue; everyone working to a similar goal ·
endogenous not attributable to any external or environmental factor; internal
exogenous caused by an agent or organism outside the body.: External
individual psychotherapy One form of psychotherapy is when a trained professional helps an individual work through personal problems they are experiencing. It is also one effective treatment for a range of emotional problems and mental illnesses. Also included under the heading of psychotherapy is talk therapy, which may help improve or control symptoms that affect a person's life.
Alternative Medicine any of a range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope of conventional medicine but may be used alongside it in the treatment of disease and ill health, such as acupuncture and chiropractic.
crisis intervention a time-limited intervention with a specific psychotherapeutic approach to immediately stabilize those in crisis.
dream analysis the process of giving meaning to dreams. While associated with certain forms of psychotherapy, there is no credible evidence that explaining or interpreting dreams has any constructive value in maintaining good mental health
education group An organization that is officially certified by a federal, state, or local government agency as either an educational or scientific group.
milieu therapy a form of psychotherapy using therapeutic communities. Patients join a group of about 30, between 9 and 18 months.
integrative medicine is based on an evidence-based approach to treat the whole person — your mind, body and soul. Your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs are all involved,
case management a collaborative process that facilitates recommended treatment plans to assure the appropriate medical care is provided to disabled, ill or injured individuals. It is a role frequently overseen by patient advocates
therapeutic relationship
Personal Action Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
Patient Elopement Patient leaving the grounds without permission.
If person is missing. make sure you report it to the person in charge immediately once you find them report it back to the unit and if refusal occurs report back to the person in charge.
MAO monoamine oxidase; enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body compound
Circumstantiality The result of a so-called "non-linear thought pattern" and occurs when the focus of a conversation drifts, but often comes back to the point. Apparently unnecessary details and seemingly irrelevant remarks cause a delay in getting to the point.
Closed Body Positions may have his/her arms folded, legs crossed or be positioned at a slight angle from the person with whom they are interacting.
Personal Zone Parent, spouse, employee are different roles you are fulfilling. Work could be further refined into photographer, accountant, manager, business owner, or entrepreneur for example. Roles are a way of breaking down what you do on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly basis into different groups or roles.
Directive Roles take responsibility for decision-making rather than collaborating with their team or incorporating employee feedback.
A patient going through detoxification will often be. hypertensive
Hardiness the ability to withstand adverse conditions
Self-Efficacy a person's belief in their ability to act in the ways necessary to achieve specific goals.
Sense of Belonging the human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group.
Spirituality a person's search for ultimate or sacred meaning, and purpose in life.
Treat Schizophrenia w. Clozaril
beneficence A principle in research ethics that means researchers should have the well-being of the research participant as an objective of any clinical trial or other research study.
breach of duty There is a duty of care, but it was breached.
causation The act of causing something.
deontology the normative ethical theory that the morality of an act should be based on whether that act itself is right or wrong under a series of rules and principles, rather than based on the consequences of the act.
ethnical dilemma conditions under which an agent comes under two conflicting moral requirements, neither of which is overridden
false imprisonment unlawful imprisonment A person is guilty of unlawful imprisonment if he intentionally restrains another person without legal authority, justification, or the restrained person's permission within any area to which he has a right to be.
least restrictive enviornment special education kids should be placed in the same classrooms as other kids whenever possible.
seclusion
ordered by a physician or other designated clinician and the time that a patient can be kept in seclusion or restraint is delineated by guidelines as is the care that the patient receives while in seclusion or restraint.
tort a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.
veracity conformity to facts; accuracy.
Restraint patient layed on stomach doctors orders only good for 2-4 hours must be checked q 15 min. for safety toilet/beverages/radial & pulse/ROM q 2 hr. q hr. record observations do not allow patient to manipulate you into staying with them
Impulse Control the inability of some individuals to prevent themselves from doing certain things
Catharsis the discharge of emotional tension through any means
an injury to a patient.
Locked Unit means a ward, wing or room which is designated as a protective environment and is secured in a manner that prevents a resident from leaving the unit at will. A physical restraint applied to the body is not a locked unit. A facility locked for purposes of security is not a locked unit, provided that residents may exit at will.
Failure to properly restrain an individual may result in criminal and civil prosecution, depending on jurisdiction
Restraint removal remove 2 of 5 restraints (one arm and one leg) give patient choice observe patient every 15 minutes
Rumination excessive, repetitive thinking about the same event
septal perforation septum of the nose eats through the other side
Dissociative Trance Disorder In possession trance, the individual's usual identity is replaced by a new identity perceived to be an external force, such as a ghost, another person, or a divine being, and there is amnesia for the episode of trance. The individuals with trance disorder retain their usual identity but have a distorted perception of their milieu. These types of dissociative experiences are quite common in many cultures and are a part of the expected religious behavior; they are not to be considered abnormal except when judged to be abnormal within that cultural or religious group. Also called possession trance disorder; trance and possession disorder (TPD).
Narcolepsy A chronic sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable excessive daytime sleepiness.
Hypersomnia inability to remain awake and alert during the day despite having more than an adequate amount of nighttime sleep.
Nocturnal Myclonus involves stereotyped sleep-related movements of the lower limbs and occasionally also upper limbs, ranging from simple dorsiflexion of the big toe and foot to a triple flexion of the entire leg.
At what stage (age) do most psychosomatic problems or somatoform disorders begin? The symptoms often begin before the individual has turned thirty years old and continue for several years. What is the main personality known as in regards to a client with DID? The host Of the following medications which medication would be most beneficial for a client with paranoid schizophrenia? Lithium, depakene, neurotin, Risperdal Risperdal
What class of medications are indicated for cardiac arrhythmias but proven to be helpful with social phobias? Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
What is responsible for the metabolism of psychotropic drugs? Liver, CYP enzymes
epicanthic fold monolid. a skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (medial canthus) of the eye
intrauterine within the uterus
pathologies mental, social, or linguistic abnormality or malfunction.
vascular dementia Brain damage caused by multiple strokes.
inhalent volatile substances that produce chemical vapors that can be inhaled to induce a psychoactive, or mind-altering, effect.
intoxication the condition of having physical or mental control markedly diminished by the effects of alcohol or drugs.
If the mental health worker is using the DAR method of charting, what does the R represent? Recognize
What is the term for a toddler's ability to take in or acknowledge changes in the environment? Assimilation
What is a compulsion? a repetitive action
What category of medication would not be given to a patient with Bipolar Disorder? A stimulant
Cognitive Restructuring a psychotherapeutic process of learning to identify and dispute irrational or maladaptive thoughts known as cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, magical thinking, overgeneralization, magnification, and emotional reasoning, which are commonly associated with many mental health disorders
Depressive Personality Disorder a psychiatric diagnosis which indicates a personality disorder with depressive features.
Dysphoric a chronic state of deep unhappiness and dissatisfaction. Symptoms include discontent,
