Question 1

Treatment for mental illness A) Prior to the 20^th century, was based on scientific research in the field of mental health B) Gained national attention after World War II due to the symptoms of mental illness seen among veterans C) Was first offered by Dorothea Dix who was a psychiatrist by profession D) Was first provided in institutions for the mentally ill juvenile delinquents

Accepted Answer

Treatment for mental illness gained significant national attention after World War II, largely due to the mental health issues observed in returning veterans. This period marked a turning point in how mental health was perceived and treated in the United States, leading to increased research, funding, and development of new treatment methods.

Question 2

Community Mental Health Centers&#10;A) Are community recreational centers for children and the youth&#10;B) Were established to provide specialized and emergency services to rural areas only&#10;C) Are a public support enterprise funded by federal grants to states&#10;D) Do not offer inpatient services

Accepted Answer

Community Mental Health Centers are funded by federal grants to states, aiming to provide a range of mental health services to the community, including outpatient, emergency care, and consultation and education services. They are not limited to recreational activities, rural areas only, or devoid of inpatient services.

Question 3

Community Mental Health Centers&#10;A) Are mandated to provide programs of specialized services for the mental health of children and the elderly&#10;B) Are not usually equipped to provide follow-up care for residents discharged from a mental health facility.&#10;C) Usually do not coordinate with other health and social service agencies&#10;D) Are open only during normal working hours and do not accept medical emergencies

Accepted Answer

Community Mental Health Centers are mandated to offer a range of specialized services, including those tailored for specific groups such as children and the elderly. This is part of their broader mission to serve the mental health needs of their communities comprehensively.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of &#34;comprehensive mental health?&#34;&#10;A) Mandatory isolation of a patient from the family support system&#10;B) A complete diagnostic evaluation by an interdisciplinary team, with input from the family if possible.&#10;C) Outpatient treatment&#10;D) Case management services

Accepted Answer

Mandatory isolation of a patient from the family support system is not considered an essential element of comprehensive mental health. Comprehensive mental health care typically emphasizes the importance of support systems, including family involvement, rather than isolation.

Question 5

Mental health hospitals&#10;A) Are usually private hospitals&#10;B) Provide care to those patients only who have been abandoned by their families&#10;C) Are usually state and county hospitals&#10;D) Were greatly impacted by the deinstitutionalization movement

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Question 6

The social worker in a mental hospital&#10;A) Helps the patient become oriented to the hospital&#10;B) Prescribes medication to the patient&#10;C) Discourages the family to get involved in the treatment program so that the patient does not feel the pain of separation&#10;D) Is not part of the treatment team but does follow-up home visits

Accepted Answer

Social workers in mental hospitals play a crucial role in helping patients adjust to the hospital environment, providing support, and facilitating their orientation to the setting. They do not prescribe medication, as that is the role of medical professionals like psychiatrists. Encouraging family involvement is often part of the treatment plan, contrary to discouraging it, and social workers are integral members of the treatment team, often involved in both in-hospital care and follow-up services.

Question 7

Patients admitted to mental hospitals&#10;A) Feel a loss of freedom&#10;B) Fear other patients&#10;C) Are apprehensive of a lack of identity&#10;D) Feel a loss of freedom , fear other patients, and are apprehensive of a lack of identity

Accepted Answer

Patients admitted to mental hospitals often experience a range of emotions and concerns, including feeling a loss of freedom, fearing other patients, and being apprehensive about a loss of identity. These feelings can stem from the institutional setting, the stigma associated with mental illness, and the uncertainty about treatment and outcomes.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true about homeless mentally ill individuals?&#10;A) It is estimated that as many as one-third of all homeless Americans are mentally ill.&#10;B) Homeless individuals are more often the victims of crime rather than the perpetrators.&#10;C) Once a homeless person leaves a shelter, social workers continue to provide follow-up treatment to the patient&#10;D) They are offered &#34;greyhound&#34; therapy

Accepted Answer

Social workers often face challenges in providing continuous follow-up treatment to homeless individuals once they leave shelters due to resource limitations and the transient nature of homelessness.

Question 9

When working with poor clients, the social worker&#10;A) Needs to avoid discussing the client's view about being poor&#10;B) Explain to the client that the existing welfare polices and eligibility standards are for the client's own good&#10;C) Should expect the client to have a working knowledge of local, state, and federal programs that may be of assistance&#10;D) Must try to understand the emotional and mental state of the person who is poor

Accepted Answer

Understanding the emotional and mental state of a person who is poor is crucial for a social worker. This approach fosters empathy, builds trust, and enables the social worker to provide more effective and tailored support. It acknowledges the individual's experiences and challenges without making assumptions or imposing external views on their situation.

Question 10

Suicide in adolescence is correlated with&#10;A) High achievement and high expectations at a young age&#10;B) Religious beliefs&#10;C) Race and ethnicity&#10;D) A lack of family support, warmth, and security

Accepted Answer

A lack of family support, warmth, and security is a significant risk factor for suicide in adolescence, as it can lead to feelings of isolation and hopelessness.

Question 11

Describe the role of a social worker in a mental health hospital.

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Question 12

Discuss the ethical considerations relating to voluntary vs. involuntary commitment of mentally ill patients.

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Question 13

What are the risk factors for suicide?

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Question 14

How does mental illness affect the patient and his/her family?

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Deck 9: Mental Health Services