Introduction
History and background information about the Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS) and the Behavioral Health Aide Program. This section also includes information about and the importance of regular self-care for all BHA/Ps.
Professional Orientation
Critical information about the legal and ethical concepts related to clinical practices, including information about supervision and clinical support teams.
Clinical Skills for Client Care
Principles of practice for working with clients and their caregivers. This part also includes information about child development, life skills, and common interventions used with clients.
Client Care Topics
Information and practical guides for understanding and treating a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues presented.
- How to Use the Client Care Chapters of the BHAM
- Substance Use and Abuse
- Abuse and Neglect
- Past Abuse and Neglect
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts and Plans
- Self-Harm and Self-Injury
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety and Worry
- Hallucinations and Delusional Thoughts (Psychosis)
- Cognitive, Learning and Developmental Disorders
- Developmental Disorders
- Hyperactivity and Problems with Attention
- Victims of Bullying
- Anger
- Sleep Problems
- Emotional Eating Problems
- Communication Problems
- Transitions of Life, Family, and Community
- Cognitive Changes in Aging Clients
- Relationships
- Grief
- Sexual Health and Wellness
- Sexual Aggression
- Conduct Problems in Children and Youth
- Conduct Disorder
- Temper Tantrums
- Urinary Accidents (Enuresis)
- Regular Stool or Bowel Movement Accidents in Children (Encopresis)
- Sibling Rivalry
- Media, Technology and Social Networking
Overlapping Issues
Information about behavioral health conditions or populations that may need additional screening, assessment, or resources. This section includes chapters on overlapping behavioral health problems, medical problems that may present as behavioral health problems as well as information about parenting, caring for elders, and working in communities with diminishing resources.
