Mental/Behavioral health questions/Greenleaf

Question 1

-what do you like least about your profession?

Answer 1

paperwork

Question 2

-favorite thing about your job?

Answer 2

mentoring other professionals

Question 3

-can mental illness be hereditary?

Answer 3

Yes, gathered from Hx of patients. Biological or environmental

Question 4

-is mental health viewed differently in ethnic group and cultures?

Answer 4

Native Americans, asian: conformity to norms, achievement and success
African-American: mis-diagnosed, mis-trust

Question 5

-what coping methods would you suggest to a patient who does not want to be prescribed medication?

Answer 5

Sleep, exercise, nutrition, spiritual, wellness

Question 6

-in what way can I help someone that has a mental health disorder?

Answer 6

Good listener, compassion

Question 7

-can mental illness be prevented?

Answer 7

Preventably- no
Manageable- yes

Question 8

-How can you help support someone with a mental health disorder without seeming like you’re giving unsolicited advice?

Answer 8

be a friend, non-judgmental

Question 9

-What education is needed in order to go into the mental health care profession?

Answer 9

-Bachelors in psychology
-1,000 clinical hours in Masters program
-2 years of supervision after getting 1st job
-Must be licensed (the state)

Question 10

-how do you keep up with your own mental health while having to deal with others every day?

Answer 10

Self-care, exercise, nutrition, sleep, compartmentalize (don’t take it home with you)

Question 11

-In your opinion why is the mental health crisis for this generation (Gen-Z) at an all- time high

Answer 11

Gun violence, politics, loneliest, COVID isolation, harassment

Question 12

-why are women more likely to have mental illness than men?

Answer 12

They aren’t; they report more

Question 13

What is mental health?

Answer 13

a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community

Question 14

what’s the difference between mental health and behavioral health?

Answer 14

-Mental health encompasses a number of factors, such as your biology, psychological condition, and habits.
-Behavioral health, on the other hand, examines how your habits impact
your overall physical and mental wellbeing.

Question 15

what is DSMV

Answer 15

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental health is a handbook

Question 16

Examples of behavioral health disorders are?

Answer 16

-Substance abuse
-Gambling
*Addiction (Food, sex, video games, etc..)
* Eating disorders

Question 17

Who experiences mental illness?

Answer 17

Approximately 25%, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year

Question 18

What percentage of adults receive mental health services per year?

Answer 18

41%

Question 19

What is the 10th leading cause of death in the US?

Answer 19

suicide

Question 20

Among young adults ages 15 to 24 years old,
there are approximately _____ attempts for
every completed suicide

Answer 20

100-200

Question 21

What’s the average time a person waits to get help for a mental illness?

Answer 21

10 years

Question 22

What are the different types of providers at Greenleaf?

Answer 22

Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Clinical Therapists, Activity Therapists