DP8: sac 1

Question 1

what is mental wellbeing?

Answer 1

psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment.

Question 2

when does poor mental wellbeing occur?

Answer 2

occurs in response to stressors or environmental change

Question 3

what does a general practitioner do in relation to mental health?

Answer 3

• first person to go to
• records behavioural symptoms
• refers a patient
• investigates environmental factors

Question 4

what does a mental health worker do in relation to mental health?

Answer 4

• deal with substance abuse, poverty
• works in hospitals, clinics
• assessment of conditions, medication
• registered nurse specialized in psych.

Question 5

what does a psychologist do in relation to mental wellbeing?

Answer 5

-studies cognitive, emotional and social states
- cannot prescribe meds ( no med degree)
- assess, diagnose, support
- therapies

Question 6

what does a psychiatrist doe in relation to mental wellbeing?

Answer 6

• develop treatment and support patient
• prescribe meds and admit to hospital
• needs a referral
• med school

Question 7

what are some other support workers?

Answer 7

• social worker
• school counsellor
• recovery and rehab worker

Question 8

what is the diagnosis process?

Answer 8

1) talking/understanding patient
2) recording development history
3) cognitive assessment
4) talks to parent (if under 18)
5) consider impact of biopsychosocial model

Question 9

what are some mental health organisations?

Answer 9

headspace, amaze, reach out, embrace

Question 10

what is the culturally responsive approach to health services?

Answer 10

a persons culture is considered and culturally responsive practices are used