Behavioral/Mental Health
Conditions
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) - ANSWERSabuse, violence, neglect, etc.
De-escalation techniques - ANSWERSsafety, allow them to speak with out interruption, avoid
unrealistic promises, ask what would help right now?, explain what will be done, calm
Risk factors of abuse - child - ANSWERS<4 years of age
special needs
social isolation
Risk factors of abuse - adult - ANSWERSsingle-parent
history of abuse
lack support
Münchausen syndrome - ANSWERSParent fabricates illness
Anxiety disorder - ANSWERSrecurrent, persistent, inappropriate/excessive worry lasting >4
weeks
Physical symptoms of anxiety - ANSWERStachycardia, GI upset, hyperventilation, tremors, HA,
stomachache, sleep problems, nightmares, decreased school performance