Individuals w/Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities

Question 1

Are mental illnesses caused by a “weak will?”

Answer 1

No. Mental illness is a chronic diease.

Question 2

What the symptoms of someone experiencing mental illness?

Answer 2

Person’s loss of contact with reality (as occurs with psychosis), loss of hope (as with depression), loss of control of his or her behavior (as with mania), or loss of ability to maintain proper perspective (as occurs with anxiety disorders).

Question 3

Verbal indicators of psychosis

Answer 3

Disorganized speech, losing train of thought, little content in person’s speech, unable to hold longer conversations.

Question 4

Nonverbal indicators of psychosis

Answer 4

Halluncinations, bizarre behavior, inappropriate emotional reactions, old posturing, repeated speech.

Question 5

Verbal indicators of depression

Answer 5

Slow speech, content of speech reflects hopelessness, feelings of guilt/worthlessness.

Question 6

Nonverbal indicators of depression

Answer 6

Lethargic, irritation, tearful, confused, mute.

Question 7

Verbal indicators of mania

Answer 7

Rapid speech, inflated sense of self, loss of control.

Question 8

Myth or fact?
People who talk about suicide are just trying to get attention.

Answer 8

Myth.

Question 9

Myth or fact?
People who die by suicide usually talk about it first.

Answer 9

Fact.

Question 10

Myth or fact?
Once people decide to die by suicide, there is nothing you can do to stop them.

Answer 10

Myth.

Question 11

Myth or fact?
Suicide can be prevented. Most people who are suicidal do not want to die.

Answer 11

Fact.

Question 12

Myth or fact?
Suicide only strikes people of certain gender, race, color, financial status, age, etc.

Answer 12

Myth.

Question 13

Myth or fact?
Suicide can strike anyone.

Answer 13

Fact.

Question 14

Myth or fact?
People who attempt suicide and survive will not attempt suicide again.

Answer 14

Myth.

Question 15

Myth or fact?
People who attempt suicide and survive will often make multiple attempts.

Answer 15

Fact.

Question 16

Myth or fact?
People who attempt suicide are crazy.

Answer 16

Myth.

Question 17

Myth or fact?
People who commit suicide are in pain, and often have chemical imbalances.

Answer 17

Fact.

Question 18

Myth or fact?
People who attempt suicide are weak.

Answer 18

Myth.

Question 19

Myth or fact?
Many “strong” people die by suicide.

Answer 19

Fact.

Question 20

Myth or fact?
People who are suicidal definitely want to die.

Answer 20

Myth.

Question 21

Myth or fact?
The vast majority of people who are suicidal don’t want to die.

Answer 21

Fact.

Question 22

Myth or fact?
You should never ask people who are suicidal if they are thinking about suicide, because it will give them an idea.

Answer 22

Myth.

Question 23

Myth or fact?
Talking about suicide doesn’t make someone anymore suicidal. Instead, it’s important to learn about their mindset, and allow them to diffuse some of the tensions.

Answer 23

Fact.

Question 24

Myth or fact?
When people who are suicidal say they feel better, they are no longer suicidal.

Answer 24

Myth.

Question 25

Myth or fact?
Sometimes people who are suicidal feel better because they have decided to die by suicide, and may feel a sense of relief.

Answer 25

Fact.

Question 26

Myth or fact?
Young people never think about suicide, they have their entire life ahead of them.

Answer 26

Myth.

Question 27

Myth or fact?
1 in 100,000 children ages 10 to 14 die by suicide each year. 7 in 100,000 youth ages 15-19 die by suicide each year.

Answer 27

Fact.

Question 28

Should you rush through building rapport with an individual?

Answer 28

No.

Question 29

Which method is ineffective in dealing with people who are disabled?

Answer 29

Being authoritative. The less authoritative you are, the more control you will have.

Question 30

What does “ELEAP” stand for?

Answer 30

Engage:
Listen
Empathize
Agree
Partner

Question 31

What should be your last resort when dealing with people who have mental illness.

Answer 31

Use of force. Use all other tactics first.

Question 32

After dealing with a subject, what is the ONLY reason why you should turn back to address the individual?

Answer 32

A new criminal act or threat. Nothing good comes from turning back.

Question 33

What are the 3 types of commitments?

Answer 33

(1) Voluntary commitment
(2) Involuntary commitment
(3) Emergency commitment
(4) Outpatient commitment

Question 34

If a subject is (1) mentally ill and dangerous to self or other AND (2) requires immediate hospitalization to prevent harm, you need a _____________ commitment order.

Answer 34

Emergency

Question 35

Which procedure does not allow you to bypass the magistrate?

Answer 35

A respondent with substance abuse

Question 36

a person who (1) abuses substances and who is dangerous to himself or others AND (2) violent and requires restraint AND (3) delay creates a danger to life and property.

Answer 36

Emergency Commitment order/emergency commitment order.