Psych Flashcards
1
Q
mandatory waiting period after SI
A
1 year
2
Q
depression waiting period
A
Minimum — 6 months symptom free following a nonpsychotic major depression unaccompanied by
suicidal behavior
Minimum — 1 year symptom free following a severe depressive episode, a suicide attempt, or a manic
episode
3
Q
Major Depression max cert
A
1 year
4
Q
Major Depression Recommend not to certify if
A
The driver has:
•Active psychosis.
•Prominent negative symptoms, including:
- —-> Substantially compromised judgment.
- —-> Attentional difficulties.
- —-> Suicidal behavior or ideation.
- —-> Personality disorder that is repeatedly manifested by overt, inappropriate acts.
• Treatment side effects that interfere with safe driving
5
Q
A driver who has been diagnosed with depression and has been treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) must wait a minimum of how long before becoming certified?
A
Six months symptom free following last treatment
