De-escalation and use of force Flashcards
Mental Health Crisis
A situation where a person puts them or other’s at risk, or is unable to care for themselves
DSM-5
A manual for assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders. Does not show how to treat.
Provocation
A action or speech that makes someone angry on purpose.
Schizophrenia
Mental disorder involving a breakdown in thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
Bipolar disorder
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings that goes from triumphant to depressive.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Ongoing anxiety that affects everyday life.
Post traumatic Stress disorder
Where a person struggles to move on from a traumatic event.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Where there is sudden moment of impulsive behavior that is violent or angry.
Clinical Depression
A mental health disorder characterized by always being in a depressed mood or loss of interest in activity’s.
Validation
To check the validity of something.
substance Abuse
Overindulgence on a substance that is addictive.
Substance Dependence
A biopsychologi cal situation where a person can only function with the substance.
Non-Judgemental
To not judge or avoid judging
Paranoia
delusions of persecution that lead to chronic personality disorder or schizophrenia.
Delusion
The action of deluding.