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Behavioral Health Basics Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following BEST describes the biopsychosocial model of mental health?

    Answer: Mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors together

    The biopsychosocial model recognizes that mental health is shaped by the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.

  2. A client exhibits persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep for more than two weeks. These symptoms are MOST consistent with which condition?

    Answer: Major Depressive Disorder

    Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by persistent depressed mood, anhedonia, and neurovegetative symptoms lasting at least two weeks.

  3. In behavioral health, 'psychoeducation' refers to:

    Answer: Teaching clients and families about mental health conditions and coping strategies

    Psychoeducation involves providing clients and their families with information about mental health conditions, symptoms, and effective coping strategies.

  4. Which boundary violation would be MOST concerning for a Behavioral Health Technician to commit?

    Answer: Sharing personal contact information with a client for after-hours support

    Sharing personal contact information blurs professional boundaries and can create dual relationships, endangering both the client and the technician.

  5. The term 'dual diagnosis' in behavioral health most commonly refers to:

    Answer: The simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder

    Dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) describes a person who has both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder concurrently.

  6. Which type of thinking error involves assuming the worst possible outcome will occur?

    Answer: Catastrophizing

    Catastrophizing is a cognitive distortion where a person magnifies problems and assumes a disastrous outcome is inevitable.

  7. A BHT notices a client has not eaten, is isolating in their room, and has given away a cherished possession. The PRIORITY action is to:

    Answer: Immediately inform a supervisor and conduct a safety check

    Giving away possessions, isolation, and refusing to eat can be warning signs of suicidal ideation requiring immediate safety assessment.