Mental Health final flashcards.txt

the composite of behavioral traits and attitudes that identify one as an individual; unique pattern of thoughts, attitudes, values, and behaviors each individual develops to adapt to a particular environment and its standards

personality disorders are the result of conditioned responses caused by previous events

behavior and personality have a strong genetic influence

is not a normal sign of aging

excessive emotional expression and attention-seeking behaviors

pervasive pattern of disregard for an violation of the rights of others

lack of conscience; self gratification; use charm, manipulation, intimidation and violence to control others and satisfy their own selfish needs

anxiety associated with separation and abandonment; deep fear of rejection; do not make demands or disagree with others

suspicious system of thinking that includes delusions of persecution and grandeur; automatically assume that everyone is out to harm, deceive or exploit them

same as schizoid but characterized by distortions and eccentricities; often have ideas of reference and commonly find special personal messages in everyday events

incorrect perceptions of casual events as having great or significant meaning

inability to recognize reality, relate to others, or cope with life�s demands (not able to eat, drink, breathe)

highly adaptive, effective, to maladaptive; the ability to function, change and adapt is influenced by certain physical brain functions, their connections and their chemical messengers

fixed, false ideas that are not based in reality

organized delusions of grandeur or persecution, auditory hallucinations; high anxiety levels, guarded, suspicious, aloof, hostile, angry, can be violent or suicidal; onset is late, prognosis is good with treatment

inability to consider the abstract meaning of a phrase; frequently tested by having clients interpret proverbs

random, jumbled set of words that have no connection or relationship to each other

slow the CNS, make people �feel calm,� interrupting the dopamine pathways which produces calming effect; emotional quieting, slowed motor responses, and sedation

inability to sit still; nervous energy assaultive behaviors can result if they are forced to remain in one position for even a short time

high body temperature; EPS of antipsychotics

men-mid-20s and women late 20s

much higher

periods of dysfunction accompanied by an increase in the signs, symptoms, and seriousness of a problem

10-15 years less

disrupt the ability to think clearly, solve problems or make plans

low self esteem

are in a world of their own

increased risk

to achieve stabilization and maintain the highest level of daily functioning

1841, raised a lot of $ for 30 million mental hospitals

use of multidisciplinary services to help clients gain the skills needed to carry out the ADLs as actively and independently; assessed for physical, social, emotional and intellectual levels of function; specific plans for teaching needed skills are developed and even votech

1983 Health Care Financing Administration developed DRGS, more than 400

Haitian, Puerto Rican, and AFA cultures; spells, hexes and incantations are used to cause a person injury, illness, or even death

process of continually learning about the cultures with which we work and developing cross cultural therapeutic health care skills; one whose behaviors and attitudes promote effective resolution of a mental health issue for someone who is different culturally

giving back to resolve guilt feelings; a man argues with his wife and then buys her roses

holistic

assistance dogs have been trained to aid those with certain conditions, such as severe social anxiety, young people with autism, and individuals prone to seizures; found to promote socialization, increase empathy, encourage responsibility and commitment and foster communication

addiction, fatigue, sedation, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, usually limited to a few months

dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, tachycardia and hypotension; can�t poop, can�t pee

does not necessarily include approving of their behaviors

Responds only to string physical stimuli, falls asleep if not stimulated

focus is to achieve the goals in the client-caregiver agreement; time for solving problems and trying out new behaviors; care providers are guided by their knowledge of human behavior, the client�s plan of care and the agreed-on goals; periods of growth and resistance

the person perceives himself or herself as unable to cope or maintain behavioral control

Severe and long lasting impairments in social interactions with repeated patterns of behavior, interest and activities

is attempting to influence someone; often little or no depression and no real wish to die

lack of meaningful interactions with others

fear of aging and refusal to accept the elderly into the mainstream of society

cholinesterase inhibitors are used in mild to moderate stages of AD, about 3-6 years after diagnosis; acetylcholine is greatly decreased in people with AD

set of emotional reactions that accompany a loss

reality of the loss begins to be realized and the griever becomes overwhelmed; crying, self blame and anger are common and some may even strike out at self or others; griever falls apart � becomes disorganized, depressed, and unable to complete ADLs

sudden and extreme shifts in emotional extremes (mania)

with hostile or negative behaviors during periods of conflict

symptoms are intentionally produced; assume the sick role

maintaining control

abnormalities in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep

help client integrate or combine the personalities into one functional individual capable of coping with life�s stresses in a healthy manner

may engage in self destructive behaviors; need to contract to no self harm

focus on prevention of violence; establish and maintain a trusting relationship with clear and honest communications

struggles to adapt

substance abuse, engaging in inappropriate or dangerous activities, unwillingness to change negative thoughts and actions

are smaller at birth, have small heads, and fail to develop normally

has a strong influence on discussing sexual issues with clients