Chapter 2 Flashcards
Rate
proportion of cases in population compared to the total population
Prevelance
total number of people who have the disorder within a given population at a specified time regardless of how long ago the disorder started
Point prevalence
the proportion of individuals in the population who have the disorder at a specified point in time (t). This point can be a day on the calendar
Indicence
a rate that includes only new cases that have occurred within a clearly defined time period
Cultural Syndromes
represent a specific pattern of symptoms that occur within a specific cultural group or community
Self Stigma
occurs when negative stereotypes are internalized by people with mental illness.
Label Avoidance
avoiding treatment or care in order not to be labeled as being mentally ill
The 4 dimensions of recovery
Health
Home
Purpose
Community
Frequently reported cultural syndromes in Latin and Carribean cultures
Ataque de nervios
Susto
Ataque de nervios
Uncontrollable crying, tremors, anxiety in women older than 45 who have experienced a loss
Susto
Psychomotor agitation, confusion, depression, introversion in individual following emotional trauma or a traumatic experience
Criteria for diagnosis
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5)
Single most important goal for a nurse caring for a mentally ill pt.
Recovery
