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Important aspects of the family history r/t mental health include - ANSWER psychiatric
disorders
mental illnesses
alcoholism/drug abuse
Alzheimer's
Learning disorders
Intellectual disabilities
Autism
Assessment of the personal/social history r/t mental health is important because; -
ANSWER It helps identify potential causes, exacerbations and barriers to improved
wellness
Important aspects of Personal/Social history r/t mental health include (4 things) -
ANSWER Emotional status; feelings about self, temperament, financial/employment
stress, legal problems, spousal/partner support, relationship with family, coping
Personal habits; sleeping/eating patterns, change in appetite/diet, weight loss/gain,
sexual activity, use of alcohol/illicit drugs
Intellectual level; educational history, access to information, mental stimulation, life
goals
Communication; ability to understand questions, coherent and appropriate
speech,
change in memory or cognition, altered thought
processes
Important aspects in the personal/social history of a mental health assessment in a
child
- ANSWER speech and language- first words, words understood,
progression to
, phrases
behavior- temper tantrums, ease in separating from family, adjustment to new situations
performance of self-care activities- dressing, toileting, feeding
personality and behavior patterns- recent life-altering events and response
learning or school difficulties- hyperactivity, inability to concentrate, lack of interest
Important aspects in the personal/social history of a mental health assessment in an
adolescent - ANSWER Risk-taking behaviors (seat belts, sexual activity, access to
firearms)
School performance and peer interaction
Family interaction
Reluctance to talk about attitudes
Behavior patterns
Important aspects in the personal/social history of a mental health assessment in an
older adult - ANSWER Changes in cognitive function, thought processes and memory
Use of thought-altering medications; opioids, benzos, antidepressants, corticosteroids,
muscle relaxants
Depression; physical complaints, hopelessness, helplessness, lack of interest in
personal care
By _ months an infant should appear alert, quiet and content
By _ months the child should smile with coaxing
By _ months cooing and babbling are expected - ANSWER 2 - alert, quiet and content
3- smile with coaxing
3-4 cooing and babbling
Concussion - ANSWER An alteration in mental status resulting from a blow to the head