Chapters 1,5,7,10 Flashcards
Mental health
is the emotional and psychological well-being of a person who has the capacity to interact, deal with ordinary stress, and perceive surroundings realistically
Mental wellness
emotional- being kind to self
financial- ability to meet basic needs and manage money
social- building and trusting relationships
spiritual- connecting with inner and outer worlds
occupational- pursue career paths that support your goals
physical- knowing your body and supplying it with your needs
intellectual- allowing your brain both stimulation and rest
environmental- engaging with spaces that are safe
Wellness
is actively caring for your self to achieve well-being
Mental illness/disorder= syndrome
a set of symptoms that cluster together that may have multiple causes and may represent several disease states
Epidemiology
the study of patterns of disease distribution and determinants of health within populations. DOES NOT determine causes of illnesses
Different populations (Rate)
number of cases in the population divided by the total number within the population
Different populations (Prevalence)
amount of people with a disorder within the population within a specific time
Different populations (Point Prevalence)
a basic measure that refers to the proportion of people in a population who have a disorder at a specified point in time.
Different populations (Incidence)
rate of new cases
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5)
contains subtypes and other specifiers to classify disorders
Culture bound syndromes
look at slide 10
Different stigmas (Public)
common stereotypes, dangerous, unpredictable, and sometimes treated as the person is responsible for their disability
Different stigmas (Self-stigma)
internalizing negative stereotypes, begin applying stigma to themselves and develop low self esteem
Different stigmas (Label avoidance)
avoiding treatment in order to not be labeled as mentally ill
Trauma-informed care
people that experience trauma have higher incidence of chronic disease and behavior health issues