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Mental Health Issues: Symptom Recognition, Intervention and Referral
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1.5 contact hours
8 learning objectives
Do you know how to “talk down” a resident who is becoming increasingly aggressive towards other residents in the building? Would you know what to ask if one of your residents told you that she was going to kill herself? If Mrs. Smith, on the second floor, told you that Hitler was talking to her from her television set, would you call the cable company for her?
Service Coordinators are likely to encounter residents they serve who display symptoms of, or who are being treated for, a wide range of behavioral and mental health issues. This module will emphasize strategies designed for recognizing symptoms, intervening in crises, and making appropriate referrals for treatment.
What You'll Learn
Module objectives
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Identify the most common forms of mental health illness that older adults experience, the health providers who treat them, and the most common forms of treatment.
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List symptoms of depression as well as questions to ask if a depressed resident indicates suicidal intention.
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Recognize symptoms of a manic episode as well as strategies designed to set limits for manic behavior.
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Describe different kinds of psychotic experiences and identify tactics designed to help the individual remain reality-based.
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Summarize symptoms of anxiety and how to identify symptoms in at least two anxiety disorders.
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Differentiate between interventions used to de-escalate verbal aggression and physical aggression.
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Identify symptoms of paranoia and list strategies designed to help the paranoid person feel more secure.
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Describe examples of manipulative behavior as well as tactics designed to set limits with people who manipulate.