mental illness (20+21)

cognition

the ability to think logically and clearly.

cognitive impairment

the loss of the ability to think logically and clearly.

confusion

the inability to think logically and clearly.
temp or permeanet
persnality change, may not know basic info

-causes = UTI, low blood sugar, head injury/trauma, dehyrd, nutririton, feever, drop in body temp, x o2, meds, infection, brain tumor, dieases, x sleep, seizures

delirium

a sudden, usually temporary state of severe confusion.

-causes = infection, drugs, alch, diease, fluid imbalance

-signs = agiation, anger, depres, iritabity, disoreintation, trouble focusing, problems w/spech, change sin senstation+precption, changes in concisouness, decrease short-term memory

dementia

a progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, memory, reasoning, and communication.

-not a normal part of aging***

-causes = alzhimers, multi-infract/vasuclar dementia (series of strkes), lewy body diease, parkinsons diease, huntisgons diease

progressive

continually getting worse over time.

degenerative

continually worsening or deteriorating.

onset

the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness.

irreversible

unable to be reversed or returned to the original state.

Alzheimer’s disease

a progressive, incurable disease that causes nerve fiber tangles and protein deposits in the brain, leading to dementia.

perseveration

repeated words, phrases, questions, or actions.

intervention

an action taken to change or improve a situation.

agitated

excited, restless, or troubled.

trigger

a situation or event that causes agitation.

sundowning

increased restlessness and agitation in the late afternoon, evening, or night.

-> due to hunger, fatigue, change in rounine/caregiver, frustating siutatio

-combat by
daily execise rountine,
dressing in regular clothes during day and not pjs,
good lighting before it gets dark,
limit acitivtes+appointments+vistis
, soft music

catastrophic reaction

an unreasonable or exaggerated response to a situation.

pacing

walking back and forth repeatedly in the same area.

wandering

walking aimlessly around a facility or its grounds.

elope

when a person with Alzheimer's disease wanders away from a protected area and does not return.

hallucinations

false or distorted sensory perceptions.

delusions

persistent false beliefs.

hoarding

collecting and guarding items.

rummaging

searching through drawers, closets, or personal belongings.

validating

giving value to or approving.

mental health

the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities.

mental health disorders

disorders that affect a person's ability to function and often cause inappropriate behavior, confusion, disorientation, agitation, or anxiety.

situation response

a temporary condition with symptoms similar to a mental health disorder caused by factors such as stress, illness, medications, or environmental changes.

fallacy

a false belief.

defense mechanisms

unconscious behaviors used to cope with stress or reduce tension.

anxiety

feelings of worry, fear, or uneasiness.

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

chronic anxiety and excessive worry without a clear cause.

panic disorder

a disorder involving repeated panic attacks or fear of having another attack.

social anxiety disorder

excessive anxiety about social situations.

phobia

an intense, irrational fear of an object, place, or situation.

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

a disorder involving recurring intrusive thoughts or behaviors that cause anxiety.

posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

a disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

major depressive disorder or depression

a mood disorder causing sadness, fatigue, apathy, anxiety, irritability, sleep problems, loss of appetite, and other symptoms.

apathy

lack of interest in activities.

bipolar disorder

a mental health disorder causing alternating periods of depression and mania.

schizophrenia

a psychotic disorder affecting thinking, communication, emotions, decision-making, and perception of reality.

hallucinations

false or distorted sensory perceptions.

delusions

persistent false beliefs.

psychotherapy

treatment of mental illness through conversations with mental health professionals.

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

a short-term psychotherapy that helps change negative thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety and depression.

substance abuse

repeated harmful use of legal or illegal substances.