About__________ of the U.S. adult population (about 1 in 5 adults) suffers from a
diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. This is an understatement of the number of
persons with mental health problems, as many peo
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About__________ of the U.S. adult population (about 1 in 5 adults) suffers from a
diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. This is an understatement of the number of
persons with mental health problems, as many people do not seek treatment. Some
studies indicate that 32% of U.S. adults suffer from some sort of mental illness within
their lifetime. - ✔✔22.1%
When and where was CIT started? - ✔✔1987 Memphis TN
What is the difference between normal suspect encounter training and approaching the
mentally ill? - ✔✔There is a need to be non-confrontational when approaching the
mental ill.
Confrontation with consumers usaully. - ✔✔Takes more time than normal
allow the person to vent
do not crown or rush the person.
be patient and communicate
Individuals with mental illness are traditionally not _______ ______. Law enforcement is
highly scrutinized by the public and private sectors when_______ is utilized in these
cases, even when provocation is evident. - ✔✔hardened criminals
force
No matter the situation, the public views consumers as_____________, not _________.
- ✔✔ill
criminal
by using a less physical, less authoritative, less confrontational, less controlling
approach you end up having more control and authority over the person in a mental
health crisis. - ✔✔Control paradox
Crisis Intervention Training is foremost an officer__________ training - ✔✔safety
"Illness, disease, or condition that either substantially impacts a person's thought,
perception of reality, emotional process, or judgment, or grossly impairs a person's
behavior, as manifested by recent disturbance behavior - ✔✔mental illness
_____________is considered "a diminished capacity and inability to tell right from
wrong." This is not a psychological term. The definition varies from state to state. It is
generally used by the court with regard to an individual's competency to stand trial
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