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Addressing Mental Health In The Home: Guidance For The OT Practitioner

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1.  What is a TRUE statement about mental health? It affects emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It impacts how we think, feel, and act. Poor mental health increases risks for long-lasting conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer. All of the above

2.  How many Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness? 1 in 2 1 in 5 1 in 10 1 in 15

3.  Why is OT uniquely positioned to address mental health? Unique observation skills and creative problem-solving skills Understand human development and function Able to provide behavioral health assessments and are patient focused All of the above

4.  Which is NOT a role for an OTP when addressing mental health in the home? Creating routines Appropriate social interactions Prescribing medications Meal planning

5.  Which cognitive screen assesses five cognitive ability areas (language, construction, memory, calculations, and reasoning)? Cognistat Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 Item Scale (GAD-7) Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)