lecture one--introduction to mental health

Question 1

what is a good definition for mental health

Answer 1

mental health is a dynamic state of internal equilibrium which enables individuals to use their abilities in harmony with universal values of society.

Question 2

who worked for better treatments and conditions for mental health patients

Answer 2

Doretha Dix

Question 3

1899–Kraeplin–what did he do

Answer 3

he discovered that people had some of the same symptoms when they were suffering from mental illness, and thus helped start the creation of the DSM.

Question 4

axis 1-4 on the old DSM

Answer 4

1. Sx/sx, DX 2
2. disorder or cognitive delay?
3. general/medical conditions (may be related, labs)
4. other factors

Question 5

state hospitals are…

Answer 5

a LAST resort unless someone is seriously ill.

Question 6

difference between IOP and PHP

Answer 6

IOP (intensive outpatient)= 3-5 days per week and 3 hours per day on those days

PHP (partial hospitalization) =5 days a week and 6 hours per day on those days

Question 7

goals of mental health settings

Answer 7

prevent self harm, stabilize people in crisis, brief problem solving, managing medications, and creating an outpatient plan

Question 8

what measures do you use?

Answer 8

the LEAST RESTRICTIVE MEASURES