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26 Cards in this Set
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Causes of mental health disorder |
Childhood experiences Social and cultural factors Stressful life events Poor physical health of disability |
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Causes of Acquired Brain injuries |
Trauma to the head Stroke Tumour Lack of oxygen |
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Problems cl face with Acquired brain injuries |
Attention and concentration Decision making Problem solving Learning new information Memory lost |
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Physical symptoms of ABI |
Headache Dizziness uneven gait Loss of one or more sense Changes in eating sleeping Visual disturbance fatigue |
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Schizophrenia spectrum disorder display |
Psychosis Delusion Delusion of grandeur Delusion of persecution Hallucination Paranoia |
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Problems clients face with schizophrenia |
The cl has problems relating to others. The cl may have difficulty organizing thoughts. Responses are inappropriate. The person is withdraw. Communication is disturbed. People with schizophrenia do not tend to be violent. |
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Bipolar and related disorder |
A group of related brain disorder that cause unusual shifts in a person mood, energy, and ability to function. |
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Signs and symptoms of manic |
Little need for sleep. Increased energy, activity and restlessness. Racing thoughts and very fast talking ; jumping from one idea to another. Unrealistic beliefs in one abilities and powers . Poor judgement. Increase sex drive.
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Supporting cl with bipolar related disorder |
Assist in keeping a chart of daily mood symptoms, treatments and sleep patterns. Provide a safe environment for the client. |
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Major depressive disorder |
Interferes with ADLs. Severe feelings of worthlessness, self blame ,sadness, disappointment and emptiness that last weeks. May think about or attempt suicide. Depression is common among older adults. |
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Treatment of major depression |
Drug therapy. Psychotherapy. Electroconvulsive therapy |
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) |
This depression occurs at the same time each year , usually in fall or winter, and ending in spring or early summer. Common in colder regions. (SAD) is usually treated with phototherapy. |
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Types of depressive disorders |
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Persistent depressive disorder. Premenstrual dyspeptic disorder. Substance medication induced depressive disorder. |
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Supporting clients with depressive disorder |
Show that you enjoy being with the client . Know that most clients who have never been diagnosed with depression do not know that they are depressed. Be positive . Encourage rest. Encourage proper nutrition. Do not minimize the client problems. Encourage activity and social interactions .be alert for warning signals of suicidal intent . |
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Anxiety disorders |
Anxiety is a vague ,uneasy feeling in response to stress, Clients with mental health problems have higher level of anxiety. |
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Anxiety disorders |
Anxiety is a vague ,uneasy feeling in response to stress, Clients with mental health problems have higher level of anxiety. |
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Panic disorder |
Panic is a intense and sudden feeling of fear ,anxiety ,terror or dread for no obvious reason. |
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Panic disorder symptoms |
Symptoms are similar to a heart attack. Shortness of breath. Racing heart. Sweating . These symptoms escalate quickly when a client has a panic attack. |
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Supporting client with anxiety disorder |
Avoid situation that are known to cause anxiety . Avoid discussing subject that cause anxiety . Provide comfort during periods of anxiety. |
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What is Alzheimer’s |
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia |
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What is Alzheimer’s |
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia |
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What’s is dementia |
Dementia is a group of illnesses that involve memory ,behaviour,learning and communication |
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Symptoms of early stage of dementia |
Mild forgetfulness , forgetting recent events . Difficulty performing everyday task , poor judgement ,bad decision including when driving. Withdraw from usual activities. Mood shift. Difficulty learning new things and following conversation. |
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Supporting client with early stage of dementia |
Use labels ,notes, calendars, alarms or timers to assist with memory cues . Talk to the family to discourage the client from driving ,offer the drive instead. Ask the client short questions ,ack frequently if necessary . Encourage the client to take part in activities that bring meaning and pleasure. Allow client to verbalized thoughts and feeling. Pills dispenser ( pill box) may assist with this when it’s time to take medication. |
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Symptoms of middle stage of dementia and supporting cl |
Sadness or depression Avoid disagreeing , arguing , or trying to convince the client that he is incorrect. Saying the same thing over and over , check if the client is in pain or hungry. Loss of impulse control, Remember that the client is not intentionally being difficult. Movement and gait problem walking slow, use physical gestures to reinforce your message . |
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Late stage of dementia and how to support clients |
Inability to process information, Severe speaking difficulties Talk in a comforting tone can soothing for the client. Non verbal communication , look closely at the client and try to identify what the client is trying to say . Use cues Difficulty eating and swallowing ,ensure the client is in a comfortable upright position during and after a meal. Loss of weight, provide the right amount of hydration during the day. |
