Chap 9-12 Flashcards
Differentiate between Mental Illness and Mental Health
Mental health- emotional well being
Mental illness- Disturbed thinking
Social workers are largest providers of ________________ in the United States.
mental health services
People with mental illnesses were institutionalized early in US history.
True
Identify 2 Mental Health Settings
Hospitals
Schools
Depression is more likely among women.
Discrimination can cause mental illness.
Most disorders first recognized in youth.
Zip code impacts access to treatment.
Identify 1 Treatment for Substance Use
AA- Rehab
Addiction is a chronic relapsing disease.
Family history of addiction increases likelihood.
Most used psychoactive substance is Alcohol
Older adults at higher risk for Rx drug use.
Most women who need assistance do not enter treatment.
Younger use increases drug use problems.
Social workers help clients and families understand treatment.
Differentiate between Life Span and Life Expectancy
Life span- how long one actually lives
Life Expectancy- how long your expected to live
Identify 2 Living Options
Nursing homes
Retirement Communities
Identify the 4 D’s of Aging
Depression
Dementia
Death
Disability
Emotional Problems are not a normal part of aging.
Describe suicide risk in regard to gender
Describe suicide risk in regard to gender
White men over 85 highest risk
Women over age of 60 decline in risk
Social workers need to dispel myths about aging
Close to half live at or near poverty line
Addiction may emerge in older age.
