GPSTC CIT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
GA CIT Vision
A Georgia where people with mental illnesses and other behavioral health disorders are treated, not incarcerated.
GA CIT Mission
To equip Georgia CIT officers with the skills to assist people with mental illnesses and other behavioral hea...
GA CIT Vision - answer A Georgia where people with mental illnesses and other
behavioral health disorders are treated, not incarcerated.
GA CIT Mission - answer To equip Georgia CIT officers with the skills to assist people
with mental illnesses and other behavioral health disorders in crisis, thereby advancing
public safety and reducing stigma.
Three way partnership - answer Public safety
Community providers
Family/Advocacy groups
the role of advocacy groups - answer recovery
the role of community service members - answer reduce stigma
Schizophrenia - answer One the most highly stigmatized conditions.
Schizophrenia is one of the most top 10 disabling conditions in the world due to: -
answerProblems in work, relationships, education, and self care. 60-70% do not marry.
Psychosis is - answera form of mental illness, a syndrome, commonly present in
schizophrenia.
Psychosis is not - answermultiple or split personality, caused by poor parenting, usually
not a threat, and are not completely disabled.
Negative symptoms - answerExpressing emotion less. Emotional withdrawal. Low or no
energy/motivation. Problems with grooming and hygiene.
Symptoms of schizophrenia - answerHostility/Aggression. Disorganized symptoms.
Impaired insight.
Symptoms of hostility - answerIrritability. Agitation. Threatening behavior.
, Disorganized symptoms - answerThinking, acting, talking in ways that don't make
sense. Use of unrelated words or words without meaning. Speech moves quickly
through multiple topics. Behavior may be bizarre.
Onset of schizophrenia - answerSymptoms usually first appear in late teens to mid 30s
Diagnosing schizophrenia requires two of the following at least 1 month -
answerDelusions. Hallucinations. Disorganized speech. Disorganized or catatonic
behavior. Negative symptoms.
Course of schizophrenia - answerProdromal. Active. Recovery
Causes of schizophrenia - answerAbnormalities in specific pathways in the brain. A
biological brain disease (genetics).
Treatments for schizophrenia - answerMedications (Antipsychotics). Psychosocial
treatments.
How to engage a person with schizophrenia - answerMaintain personal safety. Avoid
rapid movements. Reduce stimuli. Use clear simple statements.
Major depression - answerthe #1 cause of disability in the developed world. Affects 25
million adults in America. More common in women. Can lead to suicide.
Bipolar disorder - answerIndividuals experience mood swings, which include mania.
Excessive energy in mania may appear as aggression or irritability. Affects 10 million
adults in America.
Officers often encounter individuals in manic phases of bipolar because of related
symptoms, such as impulsive behavior. - answerTrue
Signs and symptoms of depression - answerSadness. Changes in sleep. Feeling guilty
or worthless. Loss of energy. Aggression. Decreased concentration. Decreased interest
in doing things once enjoyed. Slowed movements or thinking. Thoughts of harming self.
Psychotic symptoms - answerSymptoms usually match the person's mood
Signs and symptoms of mania - answerFeeling as though one is on top of the world or
even too good. Needing less sleep to function. Inflated self esteem. Talking fast. Not
easily interrupted. Impulsive
Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder - answerAt least 5 depressive symptoms.
experienced most of the day, nearly every day for at least two weeks.
Onset of mood disorders - answerSymptoms usually first appears in late teens to mid
30s
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