FINAL EXAM - All Mental Health Flashcards
mental health - define; affects(3); determines how we (3)
emotional, psychological, and social well-beingaffects how we think, feel, and actdetermines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices
factors that contribute to mental health (3)
- biological factors - genes2. life experiences - trauma/abuse3. family hx - mental health/substance use problems
mental health risk factors - childhood adversity (3)
- loss2. abuse and neglect3. household dysfunction
mental health risk factors - stress (2)
- adverse life events2. chronic stressors
mental health risk factors - SES (4)
- poverty2. neighborhood3. social support4. isolation
Mental Health risk factors are also risk factors for (2)
- Chronic medical disorders2. adverse health behaviors and outcomes
Adverse health behaviors and outcomes are (7)
- obesity2. sedentary lifestyle3. smoking4. self care5. symptom burden6. disability7. quality of life
Mental disorders are affected by mental health risk factors and chronic medical disorders. Mental disorders is a risk factor for (1)
adverse health behaviors and outcomes1. obesity2. sedentary lifestyle3. smoking4. self care5. symptom burden6. disability7. quality of life
What is impacted by most mental health disorders?
Sleep and Rest
Schizophrenia usually being in early adulthood. What are the symptoms (7)
- flat affect (loss of personality)2. agitation3. catatonia4. confusion5. psychosis6. unusual behavior7. withdrawal
mental health disorders co-occur with (4)
- developmental disabilities2. traumatic brain injury3. rheumatoid arthritis4. chronic pain
10 Recovery Principles for Mental Health
- Self-direction2. individualized and person centered3. empowerment4. holistic5. nonlinear6. strengths based7. peer support8. respect9. responsibility10. hope
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - define
excessive anxiety or worrying that is hard to control more days than not
Symptoms of anxiety disorder (6)
- restlessness2. easily fatigued3. difficulty concentrating4. irritability 5. muscle tension6. sleep disturbance
GAD symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in: (3)
- social participation2. occupations3. other areas of function
GAD is NOT due to direct (3)
- psychosocial effects of substance use2. general medical conditions3. not exclusively during mood disorders
Obsessions - define
recurrent, persistent thoughts, impulses, or images; person recognizes thoughts are from their own mind and attempts to ignore or suppress
compulsions - define
repetitive behaviors or mental acts that person needs to perform in response to obsession; not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize
- Which neutralizes anxiety?2. Which causes anxiety/distressobsession or compulsion
- compulsion2. obsession
OCD causes (5)
- marked distress2. time consumption3. interference with normal routine4. interference with occupational/academic fn.5. interference with social activities
OCD is NOT due to direct (2)
- physiological effects of substance abuse2. general medical conditions
PTSD - define
exposure to traumatic event in which a person experienced, witnessed, or confronted with an event that involves actual or threatened death, serious injury, or threat to physical integrity and the response involved fear, helplessness, and horror.
PTSD events are reexperienced through (5)
- images, thoughts, or perceptions2. dreams3. acting/feeling as if the traumatic event is reoccurring4. psychological distress at exposures to cues related to the event5. physiological reactivity on exposure to internal or external cues that symbolize or resemble an aspect of the traumatic event
According to federal classification all SMI disorders have
episodic, recurrent, or persistent features, but vary in severity and disabling effects
What is the most common occupation impacted by mental health disorders?
Sleep and Rest
Major tranquilizers can make a person sedated which then effects
occupations
What are the 5 recoveries?
- clinical - reduce, eradicate symptoms2. existential - self-efficacy, spiritual meaning3. functional - employment, education, housing4. physical - health, diet, exercise, substance abuse5. social - community integration, social support, sense of belonging, being a citizen
What (2) physical health conditions can affect mental health
diabetes - if blood sugars are uncontrolled it can affect a person mentallythyroid disease - commonly misdiagnosed
OT practitioners focus with clients that have anxiety disorder (3)
- coping strategies2. sensory integration3. Sleep hygiene
CoMorbidities with PTSD
- 80% more likely to have one other mental disorder2. Males more likely to have substance abuse disorder3. Major neurocognitive disorder
OT perspective (3)
- perform activity analysis2. work on sequencing to help the client gain control back in their life3. Always consider that certain occupations can put the client at a higher risk of PTSD symptoms
Substance use disorders - people at risk (3)
people who seek stimulicoping with stressbiological link
substance use disorder
pattern or substance use that leads to impairment or distress
Symptoms of substance use disorders (2)
- tolerance2. withdrawal3. failure to fulfill major obligations at work, school or home4. using the substance in situations that are physically hazardous5. continuing to use a substance in spite of social or interpersonal problems6. taking more of the substance than intended7. a persistent desire to cut down or unsuccessful attempts to cut down8. a great deal of time spent getting the substance, using it, or recovering from use9. giving up or cutting back on social, job, or recreational activities because of substance use10. Use, in spite of the knowledge that the substance causes physical or psychological problems11. Craving or urge to use a specific substance.
Tolerance (2)
- need more to get same effect2. get less effect from same amount
Withdrawal
- experience withdrawal symptoms2. take drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Substance use disorder OT perspective
- explore habits, rituals, routines help establish new ones that take you away from the ones that reward the substance abuse2. develop coping strategies3. Time management filled with healthy occupations
“Bottom” is usually
legal consequences have been reached
Treatment of substance use disorder
12 step programs really effective because of social support and it fills time positively
PTSD- persistent symptoms of increased arousal , two or more of the following (5)
- Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep 2. Irritability or outburst of anger 3. Difficulty concentrating 4. Hyper vigilance 5. Exaggerated startle response
PTSD - duration of the disturbance (all symptoms from all categories) last more than
1 month
Acute symptoms duration for PTSD
Less than 3 months
Chronic symptoms duration for PTSD
3 or more months
Delayed onset of symptoms for PTSD
Occurs at least 6 months after the traumatic event
Causal factors of anxiety disorder (6)
- extreme prolonged stress2. genetic factors3. Neuroanatomical factors (reduction in size of hippocampus)4. Faulty neurotransmitter communication5. Cognitive and psychological factors6. Environmental factors
Many anxiety disorders begin in ____ but can also begin in ___
childhoodadulthood
Physical symptoms of anxiety disorders (6)
- rapid heartbeat2. weakness3. nausea4. headaches5. poorer overall health6. fatigue
cognitive impairments with anxiety disorders are based on
excessive and irrational fear and/or dread
Examples of cognitive impairments associated with anxiety disorders (4)
- difficulty focusing2. difficulty following directions3. poor memory4. difficulty with processing
Psychosocial impairments associated with anxiety disorders (3)
- decreased number and/or quality of relationships2. disruption of performance in school or at work3. feeling hopeless
Comorbid conditions associated with Anxiety disorders
- depression2. eating disorders3. bipolar disorder4. sleep disorder5. substance abuse [PTSD, physical injuries or conditions (amputation) may be present]
Anxiety Disorder - Interdisciplinary interventions (2)
- medication therapy2. psychotherapy
Medication therapy is used to
control and alleviate symptoms but can NOT cure the disorder
Medications used with anxiety disorders (3)
- antidepressants = SSRIs, tricyclics, MAOIs2. Antianxiety drugs = benzo’s, azapirones3. Beta-Blockers = used to treat physical symptoms of anxiety
Psychotherapy intervention involves
talking with a trained mental health professional to discover what caused an anxiety disorder and how to deal with its symptoms
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
helps clients change their thought processes surrounding their anxiety and develop individualized skills and strategies to change the way they react in situations that are anxiety inducing
Relaxation therapy
teaches a client to develop and use strategies such as deep breathing, meditation, muscle relaxation, and visualization before or during anxiety inducing situations
OT interventinos
- modify adl, iadl, school/work tasks and/or environments to decrease triggers2. develop coping strategies3. time management and daily living routine development to increase participation in meaningful occupations4. Sleep regulation5. Sensory integration6. safe driving interventions
Clients with OCD have increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli; an OT practitioner would focus on
sensory integration
CBT sometimes results in
remission due to the decrease in symptoms
Schizoaffective disorder
Mental illness in which schizophrenia like symptoms are present for at least two weeks and are accompanied by abnormal mood pattern such as mood swings are prolong depression or mania
The cause of schizophrenia is generally attributable to these three things during brain development
Genetic, biological and environmental risk factors during brain development
Later environmental stressors such as (3) coupled with early risk factors, are more associated with the development of positive psychotic symptoms such as (2)
- Urbanicity2. Cannabis use3. Exposure to trauma1. Hallucinations 2. Delusions
Symptoms of schizophrenia include (5)
- Delusions2. Hallucinations3. Disorganize speech4. Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior5. Negative symptoms, for example, affective flattening, alogia, or avolition
Schizoaffective disorder include the symptoms of schizophrenia with the addition of any of the following (3)
- Major depressive episode 2. Manic episodes3. Mixed episodes of major depressive and manic episodes
Precautions for schizophrenic disorders (4)
- Suicide2. Cigarette smoking3. Cannabis use4. Weight gain
Combining what two interventions yield the most effective outcomes in I mproving clients overall functioning and quality-of-life with schizophrenia?
- Pharmacological2. Psychosocial
Side effects of medications used for treating schizophrenia are (5)
- Metabolic changes a.k.a. weight gain2. Extrapyramidal symptoms (tardive dyskinesia, a kinesics, or other movement disorders)3. sedation or drowsiness4. Cardiac effects (hypertension or hypotension)5. Anticholinergic symptoms (blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention)
Occupational therapy interventions for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder’s include (7)
- Assertive community treatment2. Peer support3. CBT4. Family based services5. social skills training6. Supported employment7. Healthy living
Assertive community treatment (ACT)
Multidisciplinary team-based approach her clients living in the community to improve their psychiatric and social functioning and quality-of-life
ACT includes
- Medicine prescriber2. shared caseload among team members3. direct service provision by team members4. a high frequency or client contact5. low client to staff ratios6. out reach to individuals in the community
What are the positive effects of ACT? (3)
- Reduced hospitalization rates and homelessness2. Improve outcomes in the areas of accommodation, employment, and client satisfaction3. Increase the likelihood of client staying in contact with mental health services
Peer support involves consumers in the
Planning, provision, and evaluation of mental health services
CBT and schizophrenia
Aims to change behavior through the collaborative identification of target problems or symptoms such as negative thought patterns and developing rational or adaptive coping responses
Family based services
Involve engaging in collaborating with clients and their family members during an acute episode and may include illness education, emotional support, and training in how to cope with illness symptoms and how to access providers during crises
Outcomes of family based services include
Decreased rate of relapse and hospitalization, increased treatment adherence, and improve social and vocational outcomes for clients
Social skills training
Uses behavioral demonstrations, role-play activities, feedback, promoting, coaching, modeling, shaping, and out of session assignments to help participants develop the skills necessary for communication, social adaption and interpersonal relationships