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Which mental health disorder involves a sudden feeling of terror without warning?
What is characterized by exaggerated worry about routine life events and activities?
In which mental health disorder might someone feel an irrational self-consciousness and fear?
Which disorder is characterized by feeling abnormally sad and hopeless for more than 2 weeks?
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What type of mental health disorder involves dependence on the abuse of substances like alcohol or drugs?
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Which mental health disorder involves persistent unwanted thoughts and rituals?
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In which mental health disorder might someone experience flashbacks, nightmares, or depression?
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What symptom is NOT commonly associated with depression?
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Which mental health disorder is diagnosed more often in women than men?
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Which anxiety disorder involves an overwhelming feeling of guilt, sadness, and grief?
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Study Notes
Restorative Justice
- Focuses on problem-solving, making things right, and restoring balance and harmony
- Victims have a greater role and voice in determining the outcome of their case
- Wrongdoers must recognize the harm they caused and accept responsibility
- Wrongdoers must make reparation to victims and the community
- Critics argue it's "soft on crime" or an "easy way to avoid prison"
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- Non-violent crisis intervention strategies
- Philosophy: "Care, welfare, safety, and security"
Debriefing
- Critical Incident Operational Stress Management Debriefing (CISM)
- Supports healing of emotional impact after traumatic events
- Provides education on stress effects
- Analyzes the event, staff response, and identifies training needs
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
- Designed for first responders of disasters or traumatic events
- Structured, organized, and time-sensitive process
- Done in a safe and confidential environment
Self-Injury
- A normal reaction to an abnormal event
- Types of critical incidents:
- Any death
- Hostage taking
- Witnessing or being involved in an event beyond normal human experience
- Serious violent act or event
- Self-injury serves as a distraction and relief from emotional pain
- Releases beta-endorphins, creating pleasurable feelings
- Physically and emotionally calming
- Provides validation of control
Self-Injury Process
- Thinking Phase: Trigger event activates flashbacks and negative appraisals
- Feeling Phase: Painful thoughts and feelings resulting in efforts to find comfort
- Behavior Phase: Discomfort increases, leading to thoughts of relief through action
- Release Phase: Self-injury occurs, resulting in relief mixed with fear and guilt
Assisting Someone with Self-Injury
- Don't ignore the injury, express concern
- Avoid angry outbursts or threats of punishment
- Remember the behavior is emotionally charged for the person
- Client may not be able to express feelings
Mental Health Statistics
- By 40 years of age, 1 in 2 Canadians have or have had a mental illness
- 70% of mental health problems onset during childhood or adolescence
- Young people (15-24) are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders
Myths about Mental Illness
- People with severe mental illness are not usually dangerous and violent
- Mental health disorders can make a person more likely to require police assistance
Common Mental Health Disorders
- Anxiety disorders (most common)
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Specific and social phobias
- ADHD (Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
- Bipolar disorder
- Conduct disorder
- Depression (Mood disorder)
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Substance abuse disorders
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Description
Review key concepts of restorative justice as an alternative to the retributive criminal justice system. Explore the principles of restorative justice, emphasizing victim involvement and the impact on all parties affected by the crime.
