Special Needs Citizens

Question 1

Per IC 66-601 mental illness is defined as

Answer 1

substantial disorder of thought, mood, perception, orientation or memory which grossly impairs judgement, behavior or capacity to recognize and adapt to relaity

Question 2

Per IC 66-317 mentally ill is defined as

Answer 2

same definition as mental illness but requires care at a treatment facility

Question 3

what are the elements to IC 66-326 Emergency Detention

Answer 3

must have reason to believe person is gravely disabled due to mental illness or the persons continued liberty poses an imminent danger to that person or others

Question 4

what are characteristics of schizophrenia

Answer 4

daydreaming
withdrawl
irrationality
hallucinations

Question 5

characteristics of OCD

Answer 5

obsession

repetitive rituals

Question 6

characteristics of PTSD

Answer 6

triggered from extreme event

involves persistent fear

Question 7

What is alzheimers

Answer 7

progressive disease
increased loss of mental capabilities
easily confused

Question 8

what is dementia

Answer 8

affects mental cognitive tasks

forgetfulness, confusion, personal care issues