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What is mental health?
What is mental health?
The normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities.
Characteristics of a person who is mentally healthy include the ability to get along with others, adapt to ________, and take responsibility for ________.
Characteristics of a person who is mentally healthy include the ability to get along with others, adapt to ________, and take responsibility for ________.
change; decisions, feelings, and actions
What is mental illness?
What is mental illness?
A disorder that affects a person's ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior.
What is a situation response?
What is a situation response?
Which of the following factors can cause or worsen mental illness? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following factors can cause or worsen mental illness? (Select all that apply)
What is a fallacy?
What is a fallacy?
What distinguishes intellectual disability from mental illness?
What distinguishes intellectual disability from mental illness?
Being mentally healthy can reduce ________ and prevent some ________.
Being mentally healthy can reduce ________ and prevent some ________.
What are defense mechanisms?
What are defense mechanisms?
Anxiety is characterized by ________, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition.
Anxiety is characterized by ________, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Define panic disorder.
Define panic disorder.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
What triggers posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
What triggers posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
What is a phobia?
What is a phobia?
Define claustrophobia.
Define claustrophobia.
What is depression?
What is depression?
What is apathy?
What is apathy?
What is bipolar disorder?
What is bipolar disorder?
Define schizophrenia.
Define schizophrenia.
What are hallucinations?
What are hallucinations?
What are delusions?
What are delusions?
What is psychotherapy?
What is psychotherapy?
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Common treatments of mental illness include medication, psychotherapy, and ________.
Common treatments of mental illness include medication, psychotherapy, and ________.
What is the role of a nursing assistant (NA) in caring for residents with mental illness?
What is the role of a nursing assistant (NA) in caring for residents with mental illness?
NAs should observe and report changes in ________, mood, behavior, and ________ in residents with mental illness.
NAs should observe and report changes in ________, mood, behavior, and ________ in residents with mental illness.
Define substance abuse.
Define substance abuse.
What are signs of substance abuse? (Select all that apply)
What are signs of substance abuse? (Select all that apply)
Over-the-counter and prescription medications can be abused if taken incorrectly or ________.
Over-the-counter and prescription medications can be abused if taken incorrectly or ________.
Residents who do not have doctors' orders against drinking alcohol may ________.
Residents who do not have doctors' orders against drinking alcohol may ________.
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Mental Health
Mental Health
The normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities.
Characteristics of Mentally Healthy Individuals
Characteristics of Mentally Healthy Individuals
Includes adaptability, responsibility, and healthy relationships.
Mental Illness
Mental Illness
Affects the ability to function, showing symptoms like confusion and agitation.
Situation Response
Situation Response
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Causes of Mental Illness
Causes of Mental Illness
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Physical Factors
Physical Factors
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Environmental Factors
Environmental Factors
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Defense Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms
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Common Defense Mechanisms
Common Defense Mechanisms
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Anxiety
Anxiety
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Depression
Depression
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Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
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Treatment Options
Treatment Options
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Support Roles for Nursing Assistants
Support Roles for Nursing Assistants
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Signs of Concern
Signs of Concern
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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
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Effects of Substance Abuse
Effects of Substance Abuse
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Medication Abuse
Medication Abuse
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Alcohol Consumption Rules
Alcohol Consumption Rules
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NAs and Alcohol
NAs and Alcohol
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Coping Techniques
Coping Techniques
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Role of Relationships
Role of Relationships
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Stress Impact
Stress Impact
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Heredity in Mental Health
Heredity in Mental Health
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Role of Environment
Role of Environment
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Study Notes
Mental Health and Mental Illness
- Mental health refers to the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities.
- Characteristics of a mentally healthy individual include adaptability, responsibility, healthy relationships, and effective coping techniques.
- Mental illness affects a person's ability to function and may manifest through symptoms like confusion, agitation, and inappropriate behavior.
Situation Response
- A situation response is a temporary condition mimicking mental illness symptoms, often triggered by personal crises or environmental changes.
Causes of Mental Illness
- Physical factors: illness, disability, aging, substance abuse, or chemical imbalances.
- Environmental factors: traumatic childhood experiences or weak family relationships.
- Stress and heredity also play key roles in exacerbating mental health issues.
Defense Mechanisms
- Defense mechanisms are unconscious behaviors employed to manage stress and tension.
- Common types include denial, projection, displacement, rationalization, repression, and regression.
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- Anxiety is characterized by feelings of worry and unease, with conditions like Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) being common.
- Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, presents symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, and loss of interest.
Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that disrupts thinking, communication, and emotional management, often associated with hallucinations and delusions.
Treatment Options
- Common treatments for mental illness include medication, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on behavior modification and problem-solving.
Support Roles for Nursing Assistants
- Nursing Assistants (NAs) should observe and document changes in residents, provide support, and encourage healthy self-management strategies.
Signs of Concern
- For residents with mental illness, report behavior changes, mood fluctuations, medication compliance, and any comments regarding self-harm or harm to others.
Substance Abuse
- Substance abuse involves harmful repeated use of substances and can manifest through physical appearance changes, personality shifts, irritability, and memory issues.
- Over-the-counter and prescription medications can also be abused if not taken as directed.
- Residents in facilities that allow alcohol consumption may do so if permitted by doctors' orders. NAs should refrain from judgment or gossip about these choices.
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Test your knowledge on mental health and mental illness with this quiz based on CNA Chapter 20. This chapter covers the definitions, characteristics, and responsibilities concerning mental health. Enhance your understanding of how emotional and intellectual abilities function in a healthy individual.