Unit 1.1.8 - Mental Health Workers

Question 1

Mental health workers

Answer 1

• Members of a mental health treatment team
• Provide services for patients with psychological or social problems
• Link families with agencies/programs

Question 2

Psychologists

Answer 2

• Someone who’s professionally trained in one or more branches/subfields of psychology
• Can provide counselling/therapy
• Can’t prescribe medication

Question 3

Psychiatrists

Answer 3

• Doctor who specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention + study of mental, behavioural + personality disorders
• Can prescribe medication + conduct research

Question 4

Mental health organisation

Answer 4

• Company/group
• Works to address/advocate for mental health
• E.g. through providing support or specialised services

Question 5

Cultural responsiveness

Answer 5

• Respect for, + relevance to, the health, beliefs, culture, + linguistic needs of diverse communities

Question 6

DSM

Answer 6

• The Diagnostic + Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• Handbook used by healthcare professionals
• Guide to diagnosing mental disorders