Chapter 1 Intro / Evolution

Question 1

More than __ million people have mental disorders, and half of all mental disorders begin before the age of _

Answer 1

More than 450 million, and before the age of 14

Question 2

What prevents many people from seeking mental health care

Answer 2

-stigma

Question 3

It is estimated that the cost of mental illness to Canadian society may be as high as $__ billion annually

Answer 3

$ 63 billion

Question 4

What is the uk National institute for Health and care excellence (Nice)

Answer 4

An independent interdisciplinary organization that provides national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health

Question 5

In 2012-2013, what did the “improved access to psychological therapies” increase?

Answer 5

They increased the number of referrals made for psychological therapies

Question 6

In Canada, why did the federal government establish the “mental Health commission of Canada (MHCC)”

Answer 6

There was a testimony from people with mental disorders, their families, service providers, and researchers that drew attention for the urgent need for increased government investment into Canadians suffering from a mental disorder

Question 7

What is the “mental health commission of Canada?” (mhcc)

Answer 7

It’s a national non-profit organization designed to enhance the health and well-being of those living with a mental disorder by focusing national attention on it.

Question 8

The mhcc has 2 clear messages about people living with a mental disorder, what are they?

Answer 8

1 - they have the right to receive the services and supports they need 2- they have the right to be treaded with the same dignity and respect as those struggling to recover from any kind of illness.

Question 9

What is the MHCC’s opening minds project and what is the mental health first aid project

Answer 9

Opening minds = a campaign to reduce stigma associated with mental health disorders and get rid of discrimination

Mental health first aid = program for training members of the public to assist a person experiencing a mental health crisis or a person developing a mental health problem

Question 10

What is the MHCC’s Mental health strategy for Canada initiative?

Answer 10

It’s an initiative for developing a national mental health strategy in Canada (over 2/3 of countries already have one but Canada doesn’t)

Question 11

What is the MHCC’s knowledge exchange centre initiative

Answer 11

An initiative designed to make evidence-based information about mental health widely available to both service providers and the public

Question 12

What is the MHCC’s Housing First program and what is the Peer Project

Answer 12

Housing first = a program for providing people with housing and support services to meet their needs

Peer project = a project designed to enhance the use of peer support by creating national guidelines of practice

Question 13

What is evidence Based Practice (ebp)

Answer 13

A practice model that involves information from research and systematically collected data on the patient in question

Question 14

The Canadian psychiatric Association presented evidence-based practice as an___________ ___________.

Answer 14

Ethical imperative (morally necessary)

Question 15

In order to practice in an evidence-based manner, a health care professional must be familiar with what.?

Answer 15

Current scientific literature, and must use both research evidence and scientifically informed decision-making skills to determine a service plan for a patient.

Question 16

What 4 concerns do critics of a science-based approach to Clinical psychology have?

Answer 16

1. Group based data can’t be used in working with an individual
2. We can afford to wait for research when treating a client (we need to act asap)
3. General psychology principles can’t provide much to each individuals unique life experience, culture, and social context
4. There is no research evidence on how to treat/understand human problems confronted by a psychologist on a daily basis

Question 17

Over-reliance on what can by risky if it is not balanced with the application of scientifically based knowledge and a scientific approach to developing and testing clinical hypothesis

Answer 17

Over reliance on the psychologists professional experience, intuition, and general understanding on human functioning

Question 18

The EBP model has been endorsed by both the ________ and the _________ as the basis for the professional practice of psychology

Answer 18

Canadian psychology association and the American psychology association.

Question 19

What is the objective of research in clinical psychology

Answer 19

To produce knowledge that can be used to guide the development and application of psychological services

Question 20

What is the difference between counselling and Clinical psychologists

Answer 20

Counseling psychologists dealt with people who were well adjusted. Clinical psychologists dealt with people who were experiencing significant problems in their life and are unable to manage the symptoms.

Counseling psychologists are also more commonly employed in educational settings (colledge/university clinics) and Clinical psychologists are more likely to be in hospital or psychiatric facilities

Question 21

Why is the gap between clinical and counselling psychology closing?

Answer 21

Because both have the training and expertise to diagnose mental disorders and require similar schooling

Question 22

In Canada and the United States, does Clinical psychology or counselling psychology attract more applicants?

Answer 22

Clinical psychology programs attract more

Question 23

What are School psychologists?

Answer 23

They have speaclized training in both psychology and education. They focus on social, emotional, and medical factors in a context of learning and development

Question 24

What does Clinical child psychology focus on?

Answer 24

The treatment of a diagnosable mental disorder

Question 25

school psychologists have taken a leadership role in the development of school -based prevention programs designed to promote what?

Answer 25

To promote social skills, a reduce in bullying, to facilitate conflict resolution, and prevent violence