TCC Crisis Intervention & Mental Health

Question 1

According to the ACT model of suicide risk assessment used in Texas schools, what does the 'A' represent?

Accepted Answer

Assess

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Acknowledge

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Act

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Alert

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as an 'acute' risk factor that increases immediate suicide risk compared to chronic risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Recent significant loss or humiliating event

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Family history of suicide

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Prior history of depression

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Male gender

Question 3

When using Roberts's Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model, which stage involves helping the client develop a concrete action plan with specific coping strategies?

Accepted Answer

Stage 6: Restore functioning through action plan

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Stage 1: Assess lethality and safety

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Stage 4: Explore feelings and emotions

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Stage 7: Follow-up

Question 4

Under Texas law, a professional counselor may place a client in emergency involuntary hospitalization (emergency detention) if the client presents which condition?

Accepted Answer

The client is imminently likely to seriously harm themselves or others due to a mental health disorder

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The client misses three or more scheduled appointments

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The client refuses to sign a treatment consent form

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The client is experiencing medication side effects requiring medical monitoring

Question 5

Which of the following best describes psychological first aid (PFA), the approach recommended after community disasters and mass casualty events?

Accepted Answer

An immediate, humane, supportive response that addresses basic needs and reduces acute distress

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A structured 12-week trauma therapy protocol using EMDR

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Formal psychiatric evaluation and medication management in the first 24 hours

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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) conducted within 72 hours of the event

Question 6

A Texas high school counselor learns that a student has made a specific suicide plan and has access to the means. According to ethical guidelines, the counselor's first priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately assess safety and take steps to protect the student, including notifying parents and appropriate school personnel

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Maintain confidentiality and document the disclosure in the student's file

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Wait for written parental permission before taking any action

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Refer the student to an outside therapist without informing the school administration