Kohlenberg > Mental Health, Diversity, & Disparity Flashcards
What proportion of Americans will meet the criteria for a DSM diagnosis of a mental disorder over their lifetime?
about half
What is the 12 month prevalence for any mental health disorder?
26.2%
how many people (%) with sx receive tx in a 12 month period?
41.1%
T/F: depression is global
true
T/F: mental health disorders increase risk for communicable & non-communicable diseases
true
what is the #1 most disabling disorder worldwide measured in years lived w/ disability?
depression
Regarding suicide, (blank) % of ppl are in low & middle income countries
86%
(more/less) than half of ppl who commit suicide are btwn 15-44 yo
more
in india, suicide was the leading cause of death among what age group?
10-19 yo
which gender does suicide in India impact more?
women (75% of deaths)
only 24% of all deaths in boys
how many suicides happen annually in Japan?
30,000
10 years running
T/F: mental health awareness needs to be integrated into ALL aspects of health & social policy, health system planning, & delivery of primary & secondary general healthcare
TRUE
T/F: Interpersonal therapy in Uganda is not effective
false
after 2 weeks only 6% of treated pts still had depression
What is the Thinking Healthy Program?
in Pakistan
taught basic CBT for 2 days to female community health workers (Lady Health Workers) > integrate therapy into visits w/ pregnant women & new moms
How is the Thinking Healthy Program framed to be socially acceptable in Pakistan?
as a way to help the baby
which is true because women’s mental health is crucial to baby’s development
Did the Thinking Healthy Program impact infant growth indices?
nope
what were the benefits for infants and mothers were in the Thinking Healthy Program?
less diarrhea
more likely to be immunized
moms more likely to use contraceptives (spacing)
both parents spent more time playing w/ baby
T/F: minorities bear a greater burden from unmet mental health needs
true
why are there healthcare disparities w/ minorities?
less access
lower quality of care
what ethnic & socioeconomic class do clinicians usually represent?
white
middle-class
(cultures, values, beliefs, biases, stereotypes, misconceptions)
what are the 4 major racial or ethnic minority groups?
african american
asian/pacific islander
hispanic american
native american
what racial minority group makes up the largest percentage?
african american (12.8%)
what racial minority group is PROJECTED to make up the largest percentage?
hispanic american (24% by 2050)
which ethnic group experiences PTSD more than 2x the general population?
american indians