Title: Explain the role of the MHT in the delivery of care and treatment of various types of mental illness.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers (14002-II) > Section: Planning and Administering Assistive Care

Explanation should include general care provided by the MHT for in-patient and for out-patient care for

- psychotic disorders
- anxiety disorders
- affective disorders
- personality disorders
- eating disorders
- substance abuse
- developmental anomalies and disorders
- conditions associated with confusion and dementia.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can the MHT encourage the patient to make healthy choices?
- Where would the MHT locate information about his/her responsibilities in the delivery of care to the patient?
- How would the patient’s diagnosis of mental illness impact the type of care required by the patient?
- What types of care would be provided for the major mental illness disorders?