Youths with Mental Health Disorders Flashcards
Mental illness can affect ______. It is not a result of weak character or lack of intelligence
anyone
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 ______
help
Name 5 observations that signal the presence of a mental health need ?
1) History of mental health problems
2)Possession of psychiatric medication
3)A plain, emotionless facial expression
4)Incoherent thoughts
5)Unrealistic overconfidence
Name 4 interaction techniques that are suggested by police and mental health professionals
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
Youths with mental health need are not inherently _______. Mental health youths are not more violent then the rest of the adolescent population
Violent
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)
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
This is an intense, irrational and disabling fear of something that poses little or no actual threat
Phobia
Youths with this disorder are known to have high instances of attempted suicide
PTSD
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
Bi Polar disorder
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.
Schizophrenia
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
Borderline Personality disorder
What is the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder in children
Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Self injuring behavior is seen in ….
girls
________ syndrome is a neurological condition causing involuntary behaviors, such as tics and verbal outbursts
Tourette’s
The standard for involuntary hospitalization pursuant to 123/12 is ….
The likelilhood of serious harm
The maximum involuntary commitment under 123/12 is _____ days
3`
Likelilhood of serious harm under 123/12 includes (3)
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
When Police officers decide to detain a mentally ill person whom they believe is about to harm himself, this is called a ________ seizure
Category 3
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
warrant
When a police are called on to execute commitment order or warrant of apprehension under 123/12 officer should always try to ……
Get preliminary information about the EDP from those familiar with the EDP
For it to be considered a Category 4 seizure the ……..
Judge issues a warrant of apprehension
What term refers to an unpleasant mood such as sadness, anxiety or irritability
Dysphoric
A ______ Plan is an educational plan a public school may provide to a student with a disability, that modifies the curriculum and testing requirement
504
_________ describes a motionless, trance-like state with the stiff muscles, youth might not speak or respond
Catatonic
________ _______ 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
Defense mechanism
______ is an unstable mood with repeated, rapid and abrupt shifts behavior and emotions
Labile
A therapist who specialized in treating mental health disorders with medications is a ________
Psychopharmacologist
_________ is a disorder characterized by social withdrawal, distortions of reality, and loss of contact with the environment
Psychosis
________ _______ means the existence of two conditions that aggravate each other; it usually indicates a mental illness together with a substance use or problem
Dual Diagnosis
_______ is a short-term care for a youth in their home or at another location, designed to provide relief to the primary caregivers
Respite Services
