Introduction

Question 1

What do we need to recognize in primary care for behavioral health?

Answer 1

Mental health of every level of severity
Substance abuse
Chronic illnesses
Ambiguous illnesses

Question 2

Define Ambiguous Illness

Answer 2

Behavioral factors but not diagnosed mental disorders

Question 3

Common Complaints Associated with Behavioral Health

Answer 3

Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Headache
Chest pain
Dizziness
Numbness
Insomnia
Pain

Question 4

Chronic Conditions that need Behavioral Health Evaluation

Answer 4

DM
CVD
IBS
Obestity
Substance abuse
CHF
COPD

Question 5

Therapies a Psychiatrist can Perform

Answer 5

MD who can prescribe
Evaluations
Psychotherapy

Question 6

Therapies a Psychologist can Perform

Answer 6

Administer & interpret psychological testing
Development of prevention & treatment programs
Psychotherapy

Question 7

Therapies an Educational Psychologist can Perform

Answer 7

Diagnostic & psychological assessments
Counseling
Mediation, coordinates with & referrals to other professionals

Question 8

What are Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors?

Answer 8

Therapists

Question 9

Therapies a Psychiatric Social Worker can Perform

Answer 9

Mental health assessments
Case management
Group facilitators

Question 10

What factors contribute to mental health problems?

Answer 10

Biological: genes or brain chemistry
Life experiences: trauma or abuse
Family history

Question 11

What can promoting the social-emotional well-being of children and youth lead to?

Answer 11

Higher overall productivity
Better educational outcomes
Lower crime rates
Stronger economies
Lower health care costs
Improved QOL
Increased lifespan
Improved family life