Mental Health Day 2 Flashcards

These flashcards cover key concepts related to crisis intervention and schizophrenia as outlined in the lecture notes.

Crisis

A major disturbance caused by a stressful event or threat that disrupts homeostasis.

Phases of Crisis

The four phases include: 1) Exposure to stressor, 2) Coping mechanisms fail, 3) Anxiety escalates, 4) Personality disorganization.

Maturational Crisis

A crisis that occurs during a period of role transition, such as adolescence or parenthood.

Situational Crisis

A crisis that arises from external events, such as loss of a job or a natural disaster.

Adventitious Crisis

A crisis resulting from an unexpected event, such as a national disaster or violent crime.

Goal of Crisis Intervention

To return the patient to at least the pre-crisis level of functioning.

Clinical Judgment

The process of making informed decisions based on patient assessment, needs, and situation.

Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Excess or distortion of normal functions, such as delusions and hallucinations.

Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Loss of normal functions, including affective blunting, avolition, and anhedonia.

Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Impairments in thinking, memory, and information processing.

Affective Symptoms

Mood-related symptoms that are significant in psychiatric assessment; crucial for evaluating depression.

Assessment Guidelines

Structured evaluation of medical history, symptoms, family knowledge, and mental status.

Hallucinations

False sensory perceptions that can affect any of the five senses.

Delusions

Fixed false beliefs that are maintained despite evidence to the contrary.

Coping Skills

Techniques used by individuals to manage stress and crises.

Personality Disorganization

A severe state in which an individual’s personality is fractured due to overwhelming anxiety.

Homeostasis

A state of balance within the body that crises disrupt.

Psychosis

A severe mental condition characterized by loss of contact with reality.

Drug or Alcohol Use Disorders

Conditions where an individual has developed a dependency on substances that affect mental health.

Relapse Prevention Skills

Strategies aimed at preventing the recurrence of psychiatric symptoms.

Community-Based Therapeutic Services

Programs designed to provide support and treatment within the individual's community.

Acute Phase Interventions

Interventions focused on patient safety and symptom stabilization.

Maintenance Phase Interventions

Ongoing support aimed at maintaining stability and preventing relapse.

Psychopharmacological Treatment

Medication management aimed at alleviating psychiatric symptoms.

Neologisms

Made-up words that have specific meaning to the individual but are not recognizable outside context.

Associative Looseness

A disorganized thought pattern in which ideas are poorly connected.

Echolalia

The uncontrollable and immediate repetition of words or phrases just spoken by another.

Clang Associations

A pattern of speech where associations are made based on the sounds of words.

Word Salad

A jumble of words, often lacking logical or meaningful connections.

Waxy Flexibility

A symptom where a person maintains a given position for long periods.

Catatonia

A state of unresponsiveness and stupor, often associated with schizophrenia.

Anosognosia

A lack of awareness or denial of a mental health condition.

Family Therapy

Therapeutic intervention involving family members to improve communication and resolve conflicts.

Cognitive Remediation

Strategies aimed at improving cognitive functions in individuals with mental health disorders.

Community Outreach Programs

Initiatives aimed at connecting individuals with mental health services or support.

Evaluating Patient Outcomes

The process of assessing if the patient has met their treatment goals.

Assessment for Depression

Evaluating the presence and severity of depressive symptoms in patients.

Self-Care Ability

An individual's ability to perform daily activities and take care of their health.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy where a group of patients meets to discuss and support each other.

Disorganized Speech

A symptom of schizophrenia where speech is incoherent or illogical.

Crisis Planning

Creating a structured approach to manage and respond to crisis situations.

The Clinical Judgment Model

A framework used in nursing to guide the decision-making process in patient care.

Patient Education

Providing information to patients about their health conditions and treatment options.

Support Groups

Groups of individuals who come together to share experiences and provide mutual support.

Health Education

Teaching individuals about health maintenance and illness prevention.

Risk for Violence

Potential for a patient to engage in harmful behavior toward themselves or others.

Impaired Coping

A state where an individual is unable to effectively manage stress or challenges.

Crisis Intervention Modalities

Various techniques and approaches used to handle a crisis situation.