(5) MENTAL HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL CARE

What can extreme agitation or hostility indicate?

Uncontrolled mental health issue

What worsens mental illness symptoms?

Overusing drugs or alcohol

How should mental health disorders be treated?

As seriously as physical illness

Is anger considered a mental disorder?

Never

How should you address a mentally ill adult?

Calmly, slowly, and with good listening skills

How can you support clients with mental illness

Reinforce treatment steps like taking medication and attending therapy

Why is noticing mood changes important?

It ensures small changes aren’t overlooked

What is claustrophobia?

Anxiety in tight or enclosed spaces

What is a possible sign of OCD?

Excessive, repeated handwashing

What are defense mechanisms?

Unconscious ways people cope with stress

How do mentally healthy people manage impulses?

control urges and regulate their emotions

What is panic disorder?

Sudden, intense episodes called panic attacks

How are mental health disorders often treated effectively?

Combination of medication and psychotherapy

What is a strong, irrational fear called

Phobia

What is ongoing, excessive worry without real cause?

Generalized anxiety disorder