Chapter 13

Question 1

Categories of Mental Health

Answer 1

Any Mental Illness (AMI)
Serious Mental Illness (SMI)- impacts daily life function

Question 2

Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 & 2008 amendment

Answer 2

Attempts to establish a fair system of treatment between Mental Health disorders & traditional healthcare conditions by mandating annual and lifetime limits on equal reimbursement.
Amendment: further supports mental health care by requiring insurance to offer MH benefits and costs similar to traditional HC

Question 3

Mental Disorders Defined by 99 Surgeon General report

Answer 3

Condition that after thinking processes, moods, or behavior & resulting in dysfunction of stress (psychological or biology)

Question 4

Phobias

Answer 4

The most common conditions, excess fear of objects or actions, substance abuse, affective disorders (emotional disorders)

Question 5

Psychiatrists

Answer 5

Specialty physicians who prescribe meds & admit hospital patients

Question 6

Psychologists

Answer 6

Part of MH treatment, cannot prescribe drugs, provides therapy

Question 7

Social worker

Answer 7

Offers MH counseling

Question 8

Nurses

Answer 8

May specialize in MH

Question 9

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) & Mental Health America

Answer 9

A nonprofit organization that provides education and support for the mentally ill

Question 10

Florida Baker Act

Answer 10

Allows 72-hour holds by MH profs, docs, judges, police officers

Question 11

Who is the single largest payer for state-financed MH care?

Answer 11

Medicaid

Question 12

DSM

Answer 12

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Guide

Question 13

Children and Teens MH Screening Steps

Answer 13

1. Initial, 20 secs, Ask Suicide Screening (ASQ)
2. Second Tier, 15 mins, Brief Suicide Safety Assessment

Question 14

Veterans MH speciality department

Answer 14

National Center for PTSD, est within VA

Question 15

Minority Stress

Answer 15

Stems from social stigma, prejudice, denial of civil rights, victimization, and family rejection

Question 16

IHS uses?

Answer 16

Telebehavioral health method of service delivery broadens availability and quality of care

Question 17

B4Stage4

Answer 17

Stage 1: Mild symptoms & Warning signs
Stage 2: Symptoms increase in frequency and severity, interfere with life activities and roles
Stage 3: Symptoms worsen with relapsing & recurring episodes accompanied by serious disruption in life activities
Stage 4: Symptoms are persistent and severe and have jeopardized one’s life

Question 18

ADA Mental Classification

Answer 18

Mental or psych disorder
Organic brain symptoms
Emotional or mental illness
Specific learning disabilities