NCMB 317: Care of Clients with Maladaptive Behavior

Mental Health

State of well-being affecting emotional and psychological stability.

Mental Illness

Disorders affecting mood, thinking, and behavior.

Philippine Mental Health System

Framework for mental health care in the Philippines.

Three Levels of Care

Primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.

Primary Level Care

First contact for outpatient medical care.

Secondary Level Care

Referral to psychiatric institutions for specialized care.

Tertiary Level Care

Involves short hospital visits and consultations.

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH)

Main mental health institution in Mandaluyong City.

NCMH Opening Date

Opened on December 17, 1928.

NCMH Initial Bed Capacity

Started with 379 beds, expanded to 800.

NCMH Current Bed Capacity

Currently has a capacity of 4,600 beds.

NCMH Daily In-Patients

Serves approximately 3,000 in-patients daily.

NCMH Annual Out-Patients

Handles around 56,000 outpatients per year.

Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA)

Non-profit organization promoting mental health.

PMHA Location

Located in Quezon City, Philippines.

PMHA Establishment Date

Established on January 15, 1950.

PMHA Chapters

Comprises 9 chapters across the country.

Education and Information Services (EIS)

Programs aimed at mental health education.

Clinical and Diagnostic Services (CDS)

Services for assessment and diagnosis of disorders.

Intervention Services (IS)

Programs designed for mental health intervention.

Youth Guidance Programs

Collaborations with schools for mental health education.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies to cope with stress.

Psychobiologic Basis

Biological factors influencing human behavior.

Psychodynamic Basis

Psychological forces shaping behavior and emotions.

Risk Factors for Mental Illness

Elements increasing likelihood of developing disorders.

Characteristics of Mental Health

Positive emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Characteristics of Mental Illness

Symptoms disrupting daily functioning and well-being.

Compassionate Attitude

Empathy and care in treating mental illness.

Global Mental Health Perspective

International view on mental health issues.

Regional Mental Health Perspective

Local view on mental health challenges.

Rehabilitation Care Services

Support services for recovery and rehabilitation.

Center for Children and Youth

Facility focused on mental health for youth.

Adult Work Center

Support services for adults in employment.

The Medical City

Major healthcare institution in the Philippines.

Philippine General Hospital (PGH)

National referral hospital for various health services.

Manila Doctors Hospital

Private hospital offering comprehensive medical services.

University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

Educational institution with medical services.

Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF)

Suicide prevention hotline in the Philippines.

Manila Life Centre (MLC)

Mental health support and crisis intervention hotline.

Mental Health Act

Policy enhancing mental health service delivery.

Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP)

WHO initiative to strengthen local mental health services.

Mental Disorders

Conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior.

Neurologic Disorders

Disorders affecting the nervous system.

Substance Abuse Disorders

Addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Behavior

Actions influenced by biological and genetic factors.

Family Dynamics

Interactions and relationships within a family.

Nuclear Family

Family unit consisting of parents and children.

Single-parents

Family structure with one parent raising children.

Extended Family

Family structure including relatives beyond parents and children.

Childless Family

Couple without children.

Grandparent Family

Family structure where grandparents raise grandchildren.

Stepfamily

Family formed by remarriage including stepchildren.

Needs

Internal motives driving behavior and actions.

Conflicts

Emotional tension from opposing desires.

Frustrations

Emotional tension from unmet needs.

Anxiety

Unpleasant feeling of apprehension or worry.

Adaptation

Behavioral changes to improve survival in environments.

Coping Mechanisms

Strategies to manage stress and emotional responses.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies to protect against anxiety.

Normal and Adaptive Mechanism

Healthy coping strategies promoting mastery and pleasure.

Anticipation

Planning ahead for realistic expectations.

Compensation

Making up for perceived deficiencies.

Compromise

Reciprocal give and take in relationships.

Sublimation

Rechanneling unacceptable behavior to acceptable forms.

Humor

Seeing the lighter side of situations.

Denial

Refusal to accept reality.

Projection

Blaming others for one's unacceptable thoughts.

Fantasy

Gratification of wishes through imagination.

Conversion

Emotional conflict manifested as physical symptoms.

Malingering

Fabrication of an illness for personal gain.

Fixation

Stalled psychosocial development.

Regression

Reverting to earlier developmental stages.

Identification

Changing oneself to resemble an admired person.

Introjection

Incorporating traits or values of another.

Intellectualization

Excessive reasoning to hide real feelings.

Suppression

Voluntary forgetting of painful thoughts.

Isolation

Blocking feelings associated with unpleasant experiences.

Displacement

Redirecting anger to less threatening targets.

Dissociation

Separation of thoughts from emotional experience.

Substitution

Replacing original goals with alternative ones.

Rationalization

Justifying behavior to make it acceptable.

Reaction Formation

Acting opposite to one's true feelings.

Repression

Unconscious forgetting of unacceptable thoughts.

Undoing

Engaging in opposite behavior to previous actions.

Crisis

Overwhelming event disrupting usual coping patterns.

Maturational Crisis

Normal growth and development challenges.

Situational Crisis

Sudden events threatening individual integrity.

Adventitious Crisis

Unexpected events affecting individuals or groups.

Stages of Crisis

Phases include denial, tension, disorganization, and reorganization.

Mental Health

State of well-being realizing abilities and coping.

Mental Illness

Health condition altering thinking, mood, or behavior.

Positive Attitude

Favorable perception of oneself.

Reality Perception

Ability to distinguish reality from fantasy.

Autonomous Behavior

Acting independently and making personal choices.

Integrative Capacity

Ability to integrate experiences and learn.

Self-Actualization

Realizing personal potential and growth.

Environmental Mastery

Ability to manage and adapt to surroundings.

Lack of Personal Growth

Stagnation in personal development and progress.

Ineffective Coping

Poor strategies for managing life stressors.

Dissatisfaction

Unhappiness with personal characteristics and achievements.