Flashcards in Introduction Deck (11):
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What do we need to recognize in primary care for behavioral health?
Mental health of every level of severity
Substance abuse
Chronic illnesses
Ambiguous illnesses
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Define Ambiguous Illness
Behavioral factors but not diagnosed mental disorders
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Common Complaints Associated with Behavioral Health
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Headache
Chest pain
Dizziness
Numbness
Insomnia
Pain
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Chronic Conditions that need Behavioral Health Evaluation
DM
CVD
IBS
Obestity
Substance abuse
CHF
COPD
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Therapies a Psychiatrist can Perform
MD who can prescribe
Evaluations
Psychotherapy
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Therapies a Psychologist can Perform
Administer & interpret psychological testing
Development of prevention & treatment programs
Psychotherapy
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Therapies an Educational Psychologist can Perform
Diagnostic & psychological assessments
Counseling
Mediation, coordinates with & referrals to other professionals
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What are Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors?
Therapists
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Therapies a Psychiatric Social Worker can Perform
Mental health assessments
Case management
Group facilitators
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What factors contribute to mental health problems?
Biological: genes or brain chemistry
Life experiences: trauma or abuse
Family history
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