MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

Introduction to Psychiatry Briefly describe the Mental Health Act (2007). - Answer-- Passed in 1983, amended in 2007. - Allows for the compulsory admission of those who are mentally ill. - In practical circumstances, HCPs will try and persuade pts to be admitted voluntarily, but in some circu...

Mental Health Global prevalence of mental health issues - Answer-1 in 8, 13% global prevalence What are the mental disorders with the most years lost to disability - Answer-Depression, then anxiety Mental disorders are the ___th leading cause of years lost to disability - Answer-7 What ...

Mental Health Terms used in the NHS Accident and Emergency (A&E) - Answer-A walk-in centre at hospitals for when urgent or immediate treatment is necessary. Acute - Answer-An acute illness is one that develops suddenly. Acute conditions may or may not be severe and they usually last for a shor...

MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION Basics of the emergency detention certificate (EDC) - Answer- Why is there legislation that allows for involuntary treatment for mental illness? - Answer-It allows for treatment of a small group of patients who are severely unwell and have lost touch with reality (psy...

PSYCHOLOGY MENTAL HEALTH what is the atieology for somatogenic approach 20th century and treatment used - Answer--mental illness explained in terms of abnormal brain structure, neurotransmitters and inherited genes the psychological problems are linked to physical causes treatment = ect and dr...

Mental Health and Wellbeing What are the effects of receiving a diagnosis? - Answer-Positive effects include: -Gives people access to services and support -Helps people make sense of their feelings -Reduces self-blame Negative effects include: -stigma -sense of defeat, -people feel differ...