3. Mental Health And Illness Flashcards
1
Q
What is mental health?
A
Mental health is a state of emotional and social well-being in which individuals can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and can contribute to their community
2
Q
Hat are some typical characteristics of mentally healthy people?
A
High levels of functioning, social wellbeing, emotional wellbeing and resilience
3
Q
What is mental illness?
A
Mental illness is a mental disorder that affects one or more functions of the mind
Must be present for an abnormal length of time
4
Q
What is stigma?
A
A sign of disgrace that sets someone apart form each other
5
Q
What is a placebo?
What is the placebo effect?
A
A fake or false drug or treatment
A change in participant behaviour due to expectation regarding the treatment they are receiving
