Ch 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness

Question 1

What does DSM-V stand for?

Answer 1

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th version

Question 2

True or False

The DSM-V uses an axial system for review/diagnosis

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True or False

The DSM-V does not recommend treatment.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the DSM-V used for?

Answer 4

Categorizing and diagnosing psychiatric mental health disorders

Question 5

True or False

The DSM-V considers culture in its categorization and diagnosis of mental disorders.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Define “mental health”

Answer 6

Emotional and psychological wellness; the capacity to interact with others, deal with ordinary stress, and perceive one’s surroundings realistically

Question 7

Define “mental illness”

A disturbance in thoughts or mood that causes maladaptive behavior, inability to cope with normal stresses, and/or impaired functioning.

Answer 7

A disturbance in thoughts or mood that causes maladaptive behavior, inability to cope with normal stresses, and/or impaired functioning.

Question 8

Define “resiliency”

Answer 8

The ability to recover from and adjust easily to misfortune and change

Question 9

Name 7 attributes of mental health.

Answer 9

1. Happiness
2. Control of Behavior
3. Appraisal of Reality
4. Effective in Work
5. Healthy Self-Concept
6. Satisfying Relationships
7. Effective Coping

Question 10

Which of the following would indicate mental health or well-being?

(Select all that apply)

1. Moderate to disabling or chronic impairment
2. Mild to moderate distress
3. No impairment
4. Marked Distress
5. Occasional stress to mild stress
6. Mild to temporary impairment

Answer 10

Answer: 5, 3

Question 11

Which of the following would indicate mental health problems regarding emotional problems or concerns?

(Select all that apply)

1. Moderate to disabling or chronic impairment
2. Mild to moderate distress
3. No impairment
4. Marked Distress
5. Occasional stress to mild stress
6. Mild to temporary impairment

Answer 11

Answer: 2, 6

Question 12

Which of the following would indicate Mental Illness?

(Select all that apply)

1. Moderate to disabling or chronic impairment
2. Mild to moderate distress
3. No impairment
4. Marked Distress
5. Occasional stress to mild stress
6. Mild to temporary impairment

Answer 12

Answer: 4, 1

Question 13

Name 5 factors that affect mental health.

Answer 13

• Start with knowing 5, then work a different 5, etc until you memorize this list!
• You should also be able to explain how each could affect one’s mental health.
  
  • Biological
  • Hormones
  • Genetics
  • Spirituality
  • Religion
  • Culture
  • Regional differences
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Community
  • Personality traits
  • Health practices and beliefs
  • Environmental experiences
  • Negative influences
  • Psychosocial stressors
  • Poverty
  • Impaired parenting

Question 14

True or False

There is a consistent line that exists between mental illness and health.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Psychiatry’s definition of mental health changes and reflects:

Answer 15

• Changes in cultural norms and society’s expectations
• Values and professional biases
• Individual differences and political climate
• Psychology of women
• Issues of homosexuality

Question 16

Stigma is a “collection” of:

Answer 16

Negative attitudes, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors that influence the individual and general public.

Question 17

Stigmatizing attitudes toward individuals who are mentally ill have _____ effects on the individual and family.

Answer 17

Harmful

Question 18

Stigma can barrier to _____ and _____.

Answer 18

• Care
• Funding

Question 19

Psychosocial processes that lead to stigmatization include: —

Answer 19

• Stereotyping
• —Labeling
• —Separating
• —Status loss
• —Discrimination
• —Social isolation
• —Reduced opportunities