Youths with Mental Health Disorders

Question 1

Mental illness can affect ______. It is not a result of weak character or lack of intelligence

Answer 1

anyone

Question 2

In dealing with a child with mental health disorder, a parent may reluctantly decide to involve the police for safety reasons, In these situations, a parent needs reassurance that the officers objective is to ______

Answer 2

help

Question 3

Name 5 observations that signal the presence of a mental health need ?

Answer 3

1) History of mental health problems

2)Possession of psychiatric medication

3)A plain, emotionless facial expression

4)Incoherent thoughts

5)Unrealistic overconfidence

Question 4

Name 4 interaction techniques that are suggested by police and mental health professionals

Answer 4

1) Be patient and calm

2)Be friendly and accepting, but remain firm and professional

3)Indicate that you are trying to understand. Reassure the youth that you are there to help, not harm

4) Do not argue with delusional statements or mislead the youth to think that you feel or think the same way

Question 5

Youths with mental health need are not inherently _______. Mental health youths are not more violent then the rest of the adolescent population

Answer 5

Violent

Question 6

When an officer determines a professional mental health evaluation is needed because the youth may be a danger to himself or others, the officers may do (4)

Answer 6

1) Transport the youth in a police vehicle to the local crisis team or ER

2)Summon the local crisis team to the scene to evaluate the youth

3)Escort the parents to the local crisis team or ER as they transport the youth

4)Leave the youth in the care of their parent or guardian

Question 7

This is an intense, irrational and disabling fear of something that poses little or no actual threat

Answer 7

Phobia

Question 8

Youths with this disorder are known to have high instances of attempted suicide

Answer 8

PTSD

Question 9

With poor judgement are easily swayed by others, are less mature than their peers, Their unpredictable and intense behavior can make it difficult to maintain relationships

Answer 9

Bi Polar disorder

Question 10

Symptoms of ____ include bizarre behavior and psychosis, which refers to hallucinations, delusions, thought disorder and hearing voices, Negative symptom include emotionless expressions, apathy and withdrawal.

Answer 10

Schizophrenia

Question 11

Youths with ______ are unstable in their moods, personal relationships, and self-image. They have dramatic mood swings with periods of depression, extreme irritability, anxiety and uncontrolled anger

Answer 11

Borderline Personality disorder

Question 12

What is the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder in children

Answer 12

Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Question 13

Self injuring behavior is seen in ….

Answer 13

girls

Question 14

________ syndrome is a neurological condition causing involuntary behaviors, such as tics and verbal outbursts

Answer 14

Tourette’s

Question 15

The standard for involuntary hospitalization pursuant to 123/12 is ….

Answer 15

The likelilhood of serious harm

Question 16

The maximum involuntary commitment under 123/12 is _____ days

Answer 16

3`

Question 17

Likelilhood of serious harm under 123/12 includes (3)

Answer 17

1) Substantial risk of danger to self

2) Very Substantial risk of self injury because lack of judgement

3) Substantial risk of danger to others

Question 18

When Police officers decide to detain a mentally ill person whom they believe is about to harm himself, this is called a ________ seizure

Answer 18

Category 3

Question 19

If a qualified clinician issues commitment order under 123/12 then police officers may enter a home without a __________ in order to take the person identified in the commitment order into custody

Answer 19

warrant

Question 20

When a police are called on to execute commitment order or warrant of apprehension under 123/12 officer should always try to ……

Answer 20

Get preliminary information about the EDP from those familiar with the EDP

Question 21

For it to be considered a Category 4 seizure the ……..

Answer 21

Judge issues a warrant of apprehension

Question 22

What term refers to an unpleasant mood such as sadness, anxiety or irritability

Answer 22

Dysphoric

Question 23

A ______ Plan is an educational plan a public school may provide to a student with a disability, that modifies the curriculum and testing requirement

Answer 23

504

Question 24

_________ describes a motionless, trance-like state with the stiff muscles, youth might not speak or respond

Answer 24

Catatonic

Question 25

________ _______ is an automatic reaction that protects a youth from anxiety and negative emotions, As an example is denial or responsibility or disruptive behavior when feeling pressured

Answer 25

Defense mechanism

Question 26

______ is an unstable mood with repeated, rapid and abrupt shifts behavior and emotions

Answer 26

Labile

Question 27

A therapist who specialized in treating mental health disorders with medications is a ________

Answer 27

Psychopharmacologist

Question 28

_________ is a disorder characterized by social withdrawal, distortions of reality, and loss of contact with the environment

Answer 28

Psychosis

Question 29

________ _______ means the existence of two conditions that aggravate each other; it usually indicates a mental illness together with a substance use or problem

Answer 29

Dual Diagnosis

Question 30

_______ is a short-term care for a youth in their home or at another location, designed to provide relief to the primary caregivers

Answer 30

Respite Services