Definitions for Simple Reports   Adults with SMI Agency Children with SED Counts of Admitted Clients Served Illicit Drug Emotional Abuse In Need of Substance Abuse Treatment Physical Abuse Prevalence of Alcohol or Illicit Drug Use Prevalence of Emotional and/or Physical Abuse Region Units of Service Adults with SMI Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is a term used by the federal and state governments to identify the priority population of persons, 18 years or older, who have been identified at any time as having a serious mental illness. A serious mental illness is defined as a diagnosable mental, behavioral or emotional disorder of sufficient duration that meet criteria specified within the DSM-IV, with impairment in specific areas of functioning.   Agency The agencies represented here are only those that are funded by DMHSAS, either a state-operated facility or a private, nonprofit which contracts with DMHSAS.   Children with SED Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) is a term used by the federal and state governments to identify a priority population of children, 18 years of age or less, who have been identified at any time as having a serious emotional disturbance. A serious emotional disturbance is defined as a diagnosable serious disorder that meet criteria specified within the DSM-IV, with impairment in specific areas of functioning.   Counts of Admitted Clients Served Persons are only counted once each year regardless of how many times they receive treatment (unduplicated count). Persons must be admitted to a DMHSAS-funded agency and have received a service during the year. Adults admitted to a DMHSAS-funded mental health or substance abuse treatment agency must meet the eligibility criteria of 200% or less of the federal poverty guidelines. There are no financial eligibility criteria for children or domestic violence/sexual assault service recipients.   Emotional Abuse A positive response to any of the following seven statements was used to determine whether the female was emotionally abused. 1. He restricts your contact with family or friends. 2. He prevents you from getting or keeping a job. 3. He always insists on knowing who you are with and where you are. 4. He stops you from talking to or looking at other men, or he restricts the clothes you wear. 5. He often calls you mean names or says things to put you down or make you feel bad about yourself. 6. He takes your money or prevents you from knowing about or having access to the family income. 7. He often makes you afraid of him.   In Need of Substance Abuse Treatment - Alcohol &/or Drugs The “Need for Treatment” estimate is based on a 1999 random telephone survey of 7,200 households in Oklahoma. Respondents were 18 years or older. The definition of “need for treatment” was developed from a standard clinical assessment text titled the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd revised edition (DSM-III-R). The definition was operationalized in an assessment instrument known as the Diagnostic Interview Schedule and utilized in the Oklahoma survey.   Illicit Drugs Illicit drug use is defined as non-medical use of any of the seven drugs commonly used in Oklahoma: marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, sedatives, stimulants, and inhalants.   Physical Abuse A positive response to any of the following nine statements was used to determine the female was physically abused. 1. During the past 12 months, he tried to hit you with something or threw anything at you that could hurt you. 2. During the past 12 months, he pushed, grabbed or shoved you. 3. During the past 12 months, he slapped or bit you. 4. During the past 12 months, he forced you into any sexual activity even though you made it clear that you did not want to, by threatening you, holding you down, or hurting you in some way. 5. During the past 12 months, he kicked you or hit you with his fist. 6. During the past 12 months, he hit you with something that could hurt you. 7. During the past 12 months, he choked you. 8. During the past 12 months, he beat you up. 9. During the past 12 months, he used a gun or knife on you.   Prevalence of Alcohol or Illicit Drug Use Prevalence was determined through a random telephone survey of 7,200 households in Oklahoma conducted in 1999. Respondents were 18 years or older. Illicit drug use is defined as non-medical use of any of the seven drugs commonly used in Oklahoma: marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, sedatives, stimulants, and inhalants.   Prevalence of Emotional and/or Physical Abuse Prevalence was determined through a random telephone survey of 7,200 households in Oklahoma conducted in 1999. Respondents were 18 years or older. Statistical analyses were performed on the survey data to produce estimates of the number of females who were emotionally and/or physically abused.   Region For planning and monitoring purposes, the state is divided into eight regions: OKC metro, Tulsa metro, central region, east central region, northeast region, northwest region, southeast region, and southwest region.   Units of Services Services are displayed in days or hours. Day services, such as inpatient or residential treatment, are all inclusive and do not denote individual services provided during the day. Hourly services, such as assessment or counseling, are reported in actual minutes and aggregated up to hours.

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