Mental Health and Wellness Flashcards
1
Q
Some risk factors of mental illness
A
Genetic predisposition
Loss, stress, trauma
2
Q
4 different paths for help
A
Medical/Clinical
Social Science
Experiential
Customary/Traditional
3
Q
Mental illness cycle
A
balanced whole
4
Q
What are some stigmas and myths?
A
Dangerous
Irresponsible
Dependent
Incompetent
5
Q
Impacts of Mental Illness
A
Loss of self Connectedness Power Valued role Hope
6
Q
How to break negative cycle
A
Give responsibilities and choices, let them be in control
7
Q
Why should we care?
A
Awareness to community and surrounding environment
Become accepting of others who do not fit perfect population mold
8
Q
What is mental illness like?
A
Physical condition
Broken Brain
9
Q
Depression
How many?
What contributes?
A
20 million people
Psychological, environmental, biological
Genetic predisposition
Lack of serotonin
