Mental Health Test Prep Flashcards
How does the loss of a spouse or partner…
Impact a seniors mental health?
A loss of a spouse or partner impacts a seniors mental health by a feeling of “ losing apart of ones self” . Which then can result in feeling of loss and grief for surviving individuals. Depression and grief can have consequences such as sleep and loss of appetite. It’s a difficult adjustment for couples when various responsibilities were shared and now have to take an unfamiliar tasks. The death of a spouse can result in “ broken heart syndrome”
How can the widow be supported ?
Widows can be supported by adult children, other family members, or friends who are around them to help to ensure that their needs are being met. When and if this is not available to the widow they are at risk of becoming isolated and disconnected . Those who don’t have resources such as income, retirement savings are forced to rely on shelters, housing supports, or charitable agencies.
Why is prenatal care so important to helping develop mentally healthy children and mothers?
Prenatal care is so important because it provides proper nutrition to both infant and mother. Also an environment free from toxins to ensure the development of a healthy fetus. That is why it is important to have a healthy fetal development.
List and explain three challenges First Nations have in regards to getting proper mental health care
- Mistrust of officials and professionals
- First Nations feel unsafe to reach out and get help from a health care system run by professionals because of historical conflicts in the past. - Stigma
- feelings of shame about mental health deter from seeking help - Unware of available help
- some would find it hard to find available help and unware of such help even exist and may seek help from their traditional healers
Why is DSM-5 controversial?
DSM-5 is controversial because they loosened the criteria in such a way that more people may now receive psychiatric diagnosis instead of considered normal. This results in more medication misuse.
Why do we need a diagnosis of Mental illness ?
A proper diagnosis is required so that the mental disorder is understood and that the right treatment fits the condition
Why is it important for community support workers to have self care plans?
It’s impotent for community support workers to have a self care plan for their clients to know what to work on with them on a day to day bases. To ease their clients suffering. To balance activities and promote well being.
What are the benefits of cognitive behaviour therapy ?
The benefits of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is to help develop self esteem with oneself, it helps gain control of ones thoughts taking away unrealistic thoughts for more beneficial thought process. It gives hope and regulates behaviour. This therapy is used for major depression and anxiety.
What do you feel is the role of a community support worker in supporting a clients mental health?
As a support worker I feel that our role is helping the client by being a helping hand, being observant to their needs, to guide them, support them in their well being and self care needs . To show empathy and care.
