(Mental Illness) People with Mental Illness may have difficulty ________ or ___________ recognizing the impact the illness is having on them
Managing or Recognizing
(Mental Illness) Law enforcement officers should be ______ , ________, and _______ to the situation when dealing with those with mental illness
Patient, Respectful and Empathetic
(Mental Illness) ___________ _____________ are a medical condition that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and disrupts daily functioning.
Mental Illnesses
(Mental Illness) (6) How does Mental Illness affect someone?
(1) Diminished Capacity coping with ordinary demands of life
(2) Problems with perception, thinking and Feeling
(3) May cause bizarre and/or inappropriate behaviors
(4) May be cyclic and vary in intensity from one episode to another
(5) Affects can last days, weeks, months, years or a lifetime
(6) Major Mental Illness is a serious and persistent condition lasting over a lifetime
(Mental Illness) Mental Illness causes a diminished _______ for coping with ordinary demands of life
Capacity
(Mental Illness) Mental illness causes problems with (1) _________ (2) ________ and (3) _________ .
(1) Perception
(2) Thinking
(3) Feeling
(Mental Illness) Mental Illness may cause _________ and/or ___________ behaviors.
Bizarre and/or inappropriate behaviors
(Mental Illness) Mental Illness may be _______ and vary in __________ from one episode to another
Cyclic and vary in Intensity
(Mental Illness) When were Psychotropic Medications made available
1970’s
(Mental Illness) In the 1970’s Long Term Mental Hospitals began closing and treatment shifted to…
Stabilization at inpatient treatment facilities
and
Reintegration into community based treatment programs
(Mental Illness) Why have many people with mental illness who lack treatment programs been affected in society
With the lack of resources they have ended up being victims of crime, criminalized, unemployed or homeless.
Often made worse in Idaho by the rural setting of a large portion of the state.
(Mental Illness) The way a person interacts with surroundings
and demands placed upon them from the environment they exist in
Behavior - Defined
(Mental Illness) Provide an example of “Behavior” of someone with mental illness
Not wearing a coat in cold weather
(Mental Illness) Can be detected by someone other than the person effected by mental illness
Signs - Defined
(Mental Illness) What would be a an example of a “Sign” of mental illness
Rapid disorganized speech
(Mental Illness) Experienced by the person with the mental illness
Symptoms - Defined
(Mental Illness) What would a “Symptom” be of mental illness
Hearing a voice speaking to you that no one else can hear
(Mental Illness) What are some of the risks (5) in law enforcement if a mental illness call is not handled appropriately?
(1) Public Scrutiny
(2) Risk of Physical Injury
(3) Agency Liability
(4) Personal Civil Liability
(5) Accusations of Unnecessary use of force
(Mental Illness) Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications (Part 1/3) - (8)
(1) Rigidity
(2) Drowsiness
(3) Rapid Heartbeat
(4) Tardive Dyskinesia (Involuntary Movements)
(5) Sleeplessness
(6) Sexual Problems
(7) Black outs
(8) Hallucinations
(Mental Illness) Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications (Part 2/3) - (8)
(1) Excessive Thirst
(2) Persistent Muscle Spasms
(3) Dizziness when changing positions
(4) Sensitivity to the sun
(5) Nausea
(6) Suicidal Thoughts
(7) Constipation
(8) Bladder Problems
(Mental Illness) Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications (Part 3/3) - (10)
(1) Loss of Coordination
(2) Restlessness
(3) Blurred Vision
(4) Skin Rashes
(5) Headache
(6) Agitation
(7) Dry Mouth
(8) Seizures
(9) Slurred Speech
(10) Swelling
(Mental Illness) True / False - Often a person may have a mental illness and
also be a substance user.
True
(Mental Illness) What can cause recognition issues when handling individuals with Mental Illnesses?
Co-occuring Disorders
(Mental Illness) Do Co-Occuring Disorders change the way in which law enforcement attempt to de-escalate the situation or event?
No