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1
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Per IC 66-601 mental illness is defined as

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substantial disorder of thought, mood, perception, orientation or memory which grossly impairs judgement, behavior or capacity to recognize and adapt to relaity

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Per IC 66-317 mentally ill is defined as

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same definition as mental illness but requires care at a treatment facility

3
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what are the elements to IC 66-326 Emergency Detention

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must have reason to believe person is gravely disabled due to mental illness or the persons continued liberty poses an imminent danger to that person or others

4
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what are characteristics of schizophrenia

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daydreaming
withdrawl
irrationality
hallucinations

5
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characteristics of OCD

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obsession

repetitive rituals

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characteristics of PTSD

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triggered from extreme event

involves persistent fear

7
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What is alzheimers

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progressive disease
increased loss of mental capabilities
easily confused

8
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what is dementia

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affects mental cognitive tasks

forgetfulness, confusion, personal care issues