Lecture 1- Basic mental health assessment Flashcards
What is the onset for most mental illness?
Childhood and adolescence
What mental illnesses appear most in the Canadian workforce?
Anxiety, PTSD and depression
What is the prevalence of mental illness in Canada?
Approximately 20%
Define biologic, psychological, social and spiritual domains of looking at mental illness?
Biologic= theories which explain neurobiologic changes related to mental disorders
Psychological=theories of the psychological processes of thoughts feelings and emotions.
Social=theories that account for the influence of social forces related to a pt, family and community.
Spiritual= the core of who we are and the connection between ourselves and our universe.
How does the mental health commission of Canada define mental health?
A state of well being where a person is able to contribute to society, cope with normal stresses of life, and work productively.
What are the characteristics of mental health?
Interprets reality correctly Finds meaning in life Has a healthy self concept Is able to relate to others Demonstrates creativity /productivity Has control over behaviour Is able to adapt to changes
What is the criteria in general for a diagnose-able mental illness?
Characterized by changes in Feelings (mood/affect) thinking (cognition) and behaviour.
Is association with significant distress, impaired functionality/disability, and is over an extended period of time.
Therefore DISTRESS, DISABILITY AND DURATION
What are the two major classifications systems for mental disorders?
DSM-V
International statistical classification of disease and related health problems: ICD-10 (Soon ICD-11)
What is the generalized goal for mental health promotion?
Right care. Right person. Right place. Right time,
Where are most mental health services provided in Canada?
In the community.
Mental health treatment involves what components?
Coordination of care Housing Employment Case management Supportive environments Peer support
What are the 4 components of crisis intervention?
De-escalation, stablization, symptom reduction, prevention of relapse.
What is the purpose of AEIOU?
A-acknowledge E-examination I-interview O-observe U-understand
What is the best method to assess the sensorium? And what is it?
It can be reliably tested using a mini mental state exam, LOC, concentration, orientation, registration, memory and attention.
Sensorium is the sum of someones perception.
Give examples of scales used in mental health assessment?
Beck depression scale Mini mental state exam (MMSE) Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory-2 Wechsler adult intelligence scale Maslach burnout inventory
