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social breakdown syndrome
extreme withdrawal, anger, physical aggressiveness, and loss of interest in personal appearance and functioning
Milieu Therapy
a humanistic approach to institutional treatment based on the premise that institutions can help patients recover by creating a climate that promotes self-respect, responsible behavior, and meaningful activity
The Token Economy
a behavior-focused program in which a persons desirable behaviors are reinforced systematically by the awarding of tokens that can be exchanged for goods or privileges
Antipsychotic Drugs
drugs that help correct grossly confused or distorted thinking
first-generation / neuroleptic drugs
drugs that often produce undesired effects similar to the symptoms of neurological disorders
extrapyramidal effects
unwanted movements, such as severe shaking, bizarre-looking grimaces, twisting of the body, and extreme restlessness, sometimes produced by antipsychotic drugs
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
a severe, potentially fatal reaction consisting of muscle rigidity, fever, altered consciousness, and improper functioning of the autonomic nervous system
Tardive Dyskinesia
extrapyramidal effects involving involuntary movements that some patients have after they have taken antipsychotic drugs for an extended time
agranulocytosis
a life-threatening drop in white blood cells sometimes produced by clozapine
cognitive remediation
an approach that focuses on the cognitive impairments that often characterize people with schizophrenia
Community Mental Health Act
patients with psychological disorders were to receive a range of mental health services in their communities rather than being transported to institutions far from home
deinstitutionalization
the discharge of large numbers of patients from long-term institutional care
community mental health centers
a treatment facility that provides medication, psychotherapy, and emergency care for psychological problems and coordinates treatment in the community
mentally ill chemical abusers
patients with psychotic disorders as well as substance use disorders
aftercare
a program of posthospitalization care and treatment in the community
day center
a program that offers hospital-like treatment during the day only
semihospital / residential crisis center
houses in the community that provide 24-hr nursing care for people with severe mental disorders
paraprofessionals
people who receive training and ongoing supervision from outside mental health professionals
sheltered workshop
a supervised workplace for employees who are not ready for competitive or complicated jobs
supported employment
vocational agencies and counselors help clients find competitive jobs in the community and provide psychological support while the clients are employed
case manager
a community therapist who offers and coordinates a full range of services for people with schizophrenia or other severe disorders
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