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Mental Health Disorder assignment for aQuire Training Online Training Developer Position.TRANSCRIPT
Mental Health Disorders
As a caregiver, you may work with people with mental health problems.
What are they?How will I know?
You may work with the following mental health problems:
Anxiety Disorders
Schizophrenia
Mood Disorders
Anxiety:
Aaarrgh!I just can’t
cope!
Anxiety Disorders:
The four most common forms:
Panic disorder;
Phobias;
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder;
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Schizophrenia:
Early onset – typically late teens to the 20s and 30s.
Symptoms include: Delusions; Hallucinations; Paranoia; Psychosis.
Check for appropriate use of medication.
Aging individuals with Schizophrenia:
Help me Distract
me please
Know any good
jokes?
Am I going to be ok?
Mood Disorders:
The two most common forms:
Bi-polar disorder (or manic-depressive disorder); and
Serious depression.
How you can identify individuals with Bi-polar disorder:
Manic: high energy; racing thoughts; irritability; restlessness; or
Depressive: hopelessness; loss of interest in life; decreased energy; suicidal thoughts or actions.