Mental health and Public Health

Question 1

mental health

Answer 1

a state of mental well-being that enable people to cope with the stressors of life realize their abilities, learn well, and work well and contribute to their community

Question 2

mental disorders

Answer 2

• among the leading causes of disability
• among the costliest health conditions for adults 18-64

Question 3

Characteristics of Mental Disorders

Answer 3

• persistant
• occur frequently. daily
• causing disability/ dysfunction
• not caused by substance use disorder or other mental conditions

Question 4

Mental Health on a Continuum

Answer 4

crisis (very anxious), struggling (anxious), surviving (worried/nervous), thriving (positive/calm), excelling (full potential)

Question 5

mental promotion is also on a continuum

Answer 5

prevention, treatment, continuing care

Question 6

barriers to mental health

Answer 6

lack of insurance, mental health sitgma, lack of diversity within healthcare providers, distrust in health care system, inadequate support for mental health service in safely net setting- CAN OCCUR @ ANY SOCIOECOLOGICAL MODEL

Question 7

mental health disparities

Answer 7

1. disparities between attention given to mental health and given to other public health issues
2. disparities between the health of persons with mental illness as compared to these without
3. disparities between populations with respect to mental health and the quality, accessibility, and outcomes

Question 8

disproportionally affects racial and ethnic minorities

Answer 8

often bear a disproportionately high burden of disability resulting from mental disorder

Question 9

native Americans: higher rate of PTSD and alcohol dependence than any other ethnic/ racial group

Answer 9

lack of cultural understandings may contribute to under/misdiagnosis of mental illness