Exam 1 Flashcards
Mental Health
the successful adaptation to stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are age appropriate
Mental illness
maladaptive responses to stressors from the internal or external environment
Maslow’s Hierarcy of needs
Self actualization
Self-esteem
Love/belonging
Safety
Physiological
What does Mental Status Exam (MSE) focus on
Level on consciousness
Physical appearance
Cognitive and intellectual
HEADSSS assesses…
Home
Education/Employment
Activities
Drugs
Sexuality
Suicide/depression/self-image
Safety
Milieu therapy
Long-term, safe environment, group therapy for acute illness
General Adaptation Syndrome
Hans Selye
1. Alarm reaction stage - fight or flight, sympathetic NS
2. Stage of resistance - attempt to adapt to stressors
3. Stage of exhaustion - body cannot adapt
S.O.L.E.R
Sit squarely
Open posture
Lean towards the other
Eye contact
Relax