CDS Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Mental Health Support Flashcards

According to the Olmstead decision (1999), people with mental disabilities have the right to:

Answer: Receive community-based services rather than institutional placement when appropriate and desired

The Supreme Court's Olmstead ruling held that unjustified segregation of people with mental disabilities in institutions violates Title II of the ADA, affirming the right to community integration.

What is 'psychiatric advance directive' (PAD)?

Answer: A legal document in which a person specifies their mental health treatment preferences in the event they lose decision-making capacity

A PAD allows individuals to document their treatment preferences, designate a healthcare proxy, and refuse specific treatments in advance, promoting autonomy during mental health crises.

In psychosocial rehabilitation, 'functional assessment' primarily evaluates:

Answer: The client's ability to perform daily living, social, and vocational activities in their environment

Functional assessment measures how well a person performs real-world tasks across domains such as self-care, community living, social interaction, and work.

Which skill-building technique involves rehearsing social interactions in a structured, supportive setting to improve interpersonal effectiveness?

Answer: Social skills training

Social skills training uses modeling, role-play, feedback, and practice to help individuals develop or restore skills needed for effective social interaction and community participation.

A CDS notices a client with bipolar disorder is showing early warning signs of a manic episode, including decreased sleep and increased goal-directed activity. The FIRST priority action should be:

Answer: Contact the client's prescribing provider immediately and review the relapse prevention plan

Early intervention by alerting the prescribing provider and reviewing the client's crisis plan is critical to preventing full-blown mania, which can lead to dangerous behaviors and hospitalization.

Which of the following best describes 'wraparound services' in mental health and disability support?

Answer: A team-based planning process that coordinates individualized, community-based supports across all life domains to keep individuals in their communities

Wraparound is a structured, collaborative planning process that builds an individualized support team from formal services and natural supports to address needs across all life areas.