Mental/Behavioral health questions/Greenleaf Flashcards
-what do you like least about your profession?
paperwork
-favorite thing about your job?
mentoring other professionals
-can mental illness be hereditary?
Yes, gathered from Hx of patients. Biological or environmental
-is mental health viewed differently in ethnic group and cultures?
Native Americans, asian: conformity to norms, achievement and success
African-American: mis-diagnosed, mis-trust
-what coping methods would you suggest to a patient who does not want to be prescribed medication?
Sleep, exercise, nutrition, spiritual, wellness
-in what way can I help someone that has a mental health disorder?
Good listener, compassion
-can mental illness be prevented?
Preventably- no
Manageable- yes
-How can you help support someone with a mental health disorder without seeming like you’re giving unsolicited advice?
be a friend, non-judgmental
-What education is needed in order to go into the mental health care profession?
-Bachelors in psychology
-1,000 clinical hours in Masters program
-2 years of supervision after getting 1st job
-Must be licensed (the state)
-how do you keep up with your own mental health while having to deal with others every day?
Self-care, exercise, nutrition, sleep, compartmentalize (don’t take it home with you)
-In your opinion why is the mental health crisis for this generation (Gen-Z) at an all- time high
Gun violence, politics, loneliest, COVID isolation, harassment
-why are women more likely to have mental illness than men?
They aren’t; they report more
What is mental health?
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
what’s the difference between mental health and behavioral health?
-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.
what is DSMV
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental health is a handbook
Examples of behavioral health disorders are?
-Substance abuse
-Gambling
*Addiction (Food, sex, video games, etc..)
* Eating disorders
Who experiences mental illness?
Approximately 25%, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year
What percentage of adults receive mental health services per year?
41%
What is the 10th leading cause of death in the US?
suicide
Among young adults ages 15 to 24 years old,
there are approximately _____ attempts for
every completed suicide
100-200
What’s the average time a person waits to get help for a mental illness?
10 years
What are the different types of providers at Greenleaf?
Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Clinical Therapists, Activity Therapists
