NCMHCE: Areas of Clinical Focus
types of aging
fluid vs crystallized intelligence
disengagement theory
activity theory
continuity theory
Social clock theory
bullying
intentional, unwanted, aggressive bx that is repetitive in relationships in which there is a perceived power differential
screening tools for panic
most effective tx for panic
cbt
facts to know re financial issues
gender identity
gender fluid vs nonbinary vs gender queer
types of grief
Kubler-Ross's stages of grief
depression in older adults
screening tools for depression
best interventions for depression/ hopelessness
bonding vs attaching
Attachment theory
attachment styles
interventions for intellectual disabilites
interventions for sleep issues
eating dx screening tools
eating dx interventions
remarriage/recommitment stages
Obsessive compulsive PD vs OCD
OCD interventions
interventions for anxiety
Trauma reactions
behavioral process addictions
interventions for bx process addictionsq
discrimination
secondary victimization
refers to the unfair treatment received when a person reports discrimination and is not supported by the authorities
spirituality vs religion
rumination
screening for reumination
interventions for rumination
attachment screening/testing
attachment issues intervention
interventions for sexual dysfunctions
existential crisis
client who experience doubts about their place in life and develop an internal conflict
interventions for spiritual/religious
Models of addiction
signs of depressant use
signs of stimulant use
signs of hallucinogen use
screenings for suicide
self concept vx self esteem
sexually reactive
types of communication
parenting styles
The DSM-5-TR Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure
provide the most comprehensive evaluation of the client's distress as it explores symptoms of depression and anxiety in addition to several other mental health domains. It also determines the severity of those symptoms.
Regression
defense mechanism in which an individual reverts to behavior from an earlier stage of development in order to cope with stressful situations
Cognitive restructuring
CBT technique that instructs clients to examine their thoughts by looking for distortions to achieve more balanced thinking.
Individuals' thoughts influence their emotions which then affect their mood and behavior.
Black-and-white thinking
she views her situation as either all or nothing
tendency to think of her situation in extremes and how this is likely making it difficult for her to find a healthy resolution.
school based mental health counselor info
Auditory Continuous Performance Test
determines ADD/ADHD by assessing auditory attention deficit.
in partial remission specifier in adhd
Full criteria for the disorder has not been met for 6 months but functional impairment still exists
Paroxetine (Paxil)
is an antidepressant used to treat various mental health conditions in adults, including depression, anxiety, and panic disorder.
What is most important when assembling a team to help the client?
Ensuring necessary medical care while preventing self-harm
Variable ratio intermittent reinforcement
Paresthesia
abnormal skin sensation characterized by tingling, burning, pricking, itching, or numbness. It commonly affects the hands and feet but can occur anywhere on the body.
can be present in panic attacks