MH And Disabilities Flashcards
Common characteristics of MH disorders?
1-perception (hallucinations) 2- orientation (person, place, time) 3- thinking (delusions, paranoia) 4-judgement-(poor decision making) 5-feelings 6-behaviors 7-environment
Five major types of anxiety?
1-generalized anxiety 2-social anxiety 3-panic disorder 4-PTSD 5-OCD
What is the ADA?
Americans with disabilities act
guarantee of basic civil rights for a person with disabilities
What are situations where people with autism might be targets as victims?
Child abuse
Robbers and con artist
Hate crimes
Simple partial seizures?
Consciousness not impaired
Twitching of limb or part of limb
Unusual sensations
Complex partial seizure?
Consciousness is affected
Limited or no memory of seizure
Generalized seizures?
Whole brain is involved and conscious lost
Tonic clonic “grand mal” ridged and fall /convulse
Tonic seizures
Atomic
Myoclonic
Absence
First aid for seizures?
Do not out anything in mouth
Do not hold down
Do not pry open mouth
Do not physically restraint
First aid for complex partial seizures?
Time the seizure Check for medical ID Reassure bystanders Speak calmly Do not restrain
First aid for generalized grand mal seizure?
Track length of seizure
Look for medical ID
Put nothing in mouth
Turn person on side/loosen clothing
Protect head do not hold down
What is excited delirium?
extreme mental and psychological excitement
Bizarre and aggressive behaviors
Shouting
Paranoia/panic
Unexpected strength or stamina
What three areas can MH impact a person in?
Occupational
Interpersonal
Social
What are the three major MH disorders?
Schizophrenia
Bipolar
Major depression
