Mental Health & Illness Flashcards
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“A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” (WHO)
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Mental Health
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Effective functioning in daily activities
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Mental Health
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Successful performance of mental function
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Mental Health
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A state of well-being
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Mental Health
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The results of Mental Health are:
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- Providing activities
- Fulfilling relationships
- Ability to cope with life’s challenges
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States that Mental health is a continuum
ranging from being mentally healthy to having mental illness
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Mental Health Continuum Model
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Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Person:
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- Good self-esteem
- Purpose for living
- Optimistic
- Comfortable being alone
- Creative
- Realistic
- Accepting
- Autonomous
- Authentic
- Capable of intimacy
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A diagnosable illness that affects a person’s thinking, emotional state, and behavior, and disrupts a person’s ability to work, and carry out other daily activities and engage in satisfying personal relationships.
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Mental Illness
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TRUE OR FALSE
Some mental illness are common, some are not.
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TRUE
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May cause severe disability.
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Mental Illness
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Common
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Distress
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Caused by a problem or event
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Distress
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Usually not sever (may be severe)
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Distress
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Usually short lasting
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Distress
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Professional help not usually needed but can be useful
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Distress
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
DIAGNOSIS NOT NEEDED
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Distress
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Less common
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Disorder
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Often with high severity
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Disorder
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Usually long lasting
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Disorder
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
Professional help usually needed
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Disorder
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Mental Distress vs. Mental Disorder
NEEDS TO BE DIAGNOSED
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Disorder
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The Biopsychosocial Model of Health and Illness was developed by:
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George Engel
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The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ represented an attempt to integrate the psychological (the ‘psycho’) and the environment (the ‘social’) into the traditional biomedical (the ‘bio’) model of health.
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biopsychosocial model
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The brain is made up of: cells, connection amongst the cells, and various neurochemicals (“________________”)
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neurotransmitters
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The ____________ provide a means for the different parts of the brain to communicate
neurochemicals
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Most things a brain does depends on many different parts of the brain working together in a ________.
network
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Different parts of the _________ are primarily responsible for doing different things (e.g. thinking, feelings, movement)
brain
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What happens inside the brain when it gets sick?
(1) A specific part of the brain that needs to be working on a _____________ is not working well
(2) A specific part of the brain that needs to be working on a specific task is working in the ___________.
(3) The neurochemical __________ that help different parts of the brain communicate are not working properly.
(1) specific task
(2) wrong way
(3) messengers
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The psycho aspects of health and illness were described in terms of _________, ___________, and ___________.
cognitions, emotions & behaviors
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The Cognitive-Behavior Model was developed by:
Aaron Beck
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_________________: Blowing things out of proportion (catastrophizing), or inappropriately shrinking something to make it seem less important
Magnification (catastrophizing) & minimization
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_______________ : Assuming that because we feel a certain way what we think must be true
I feel embarrassed so I must be an idiot
Emotional reasoning
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__________________: There are two key types of jumping to conclusions:
__________ – imagining we know what others are thinking
___________ – predicting the future
Jumping to conclusions
Mind reading
Fortune telling
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_______________: Discounting the good things that have happened or that you have done for some reason or another
That doesn’t count
Disqualifying the positive
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_______________ : Seeing a pattern based upon a single event, or being overly broad in the conclusions we draw
Everything is always rubbish
Nothing good ever happens
Over-generalizing
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___________ : Only paying attention to certain types of evidence
Noticing our failures but not seeing our successes.
Mental filter
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______________: distorted/ irrational thoughts leading to maladaptive behaviors.
Cognitive Distortions
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__________________: the social aspects of the health were described in terms of
The Social Aspect of Mental Health
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Social class
The Social Aspect of Mental Health
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Ethnicity/ culture
The Social Aspect of Mental Health
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Spirituality
The Social Aspect of Mental Health
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Social values on health (e.g. whether health was regarded as a good or a bad thing),
The Social Aspect of Mental Health
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Pressures to change behavior (e.g. peer group expectations, parental pressure),
The Social Aspect of Mental Health
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Social norms of behavior (e.g. the social norm of smoking or not smoking),
The Social Aspect of Mental Health
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What model states that the mental and physical disorders from a genetic or biological predisposition or that illness (diathesis) combined with stressful conditions that play a precipitating or facilitating role.
Diathesis-Stress Model
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Predisposing Factors of the Diathesis-Stress Model,
Genetics, Biological Factor, & Childhood Experiences
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__________ – family history of a psychological disorder; related to defective genes
Genetics
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______________– isolation, loneliness or shyness that creates a distorted view of the world
Childhood Experiences
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_______________ – such as oxygen deprivation at birth or poor nutrition during early childhood
Biological Factor
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Precipitating Factors:
Stresses
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_________ – Minor daily stress (internal or external), life events (family death, starting school), Short-term (school assignment), Long-term stress (chronic pain/ illness)
Stresses
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NSO: ______________ are the third most common form of morbidity for Filipinos
Mental health illnesses
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Mental Health across Generations
Highly educated & tech savvy
Gen Y (1980-1999): Millennials
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Mental Health across Generations
52% say stress keeps them awake at night…
BUT, they are willing to seek help.
Gen Y (1980-1999): Millennials
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Mental Health across Generations
STRESS: Work & Money
Gen Y (1980-1999): Millennials
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Mental Health across Generations
Caused a cultural shift and destigmatized mental health issues.
Gen Y (1980-1999): Millennials
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Witnessed and adapted to rapidly changing technology
Gen Y (1980-1999): Millennials
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Mental Health across Generations
Mostly in their tweens/teens
Gen Z (2000-2016): iGEN
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Mental Health across Generations
Rise in: Anxiety, Pessimism, Depression & Suicide
BUT, they are willing to seek help.
Gen Z (2000-2016): iGEN
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Mental Health across Generations
Three in four are worried about: Getting a job, debt, & terrorism.
Gen Z (2000-2016): iGEN
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Mental Health across Generations
Digital natives, Socially isolated, Politically aware
96% own a smartphone and use it 6 hours a day
Gen Z (2000-2016): iGEN
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Mental Health across Generations
Growing up slower than previous generations; putting off traditionally “adult” activities like working, driving, drinking, etc.
Gen Z (2000-2016): iGEN
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________________ is a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects an individual’s behavior, emotions, thoughts, bodily functions, and interpersonal relationships.
Depression
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It can lead to a variety of problems and difficulties in daily living, including academics.
Depression
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It is described as a feeling of intense sadness and may include loss of interest in activities a person usually enjoys.
Depression
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Give at least five Characteristics of Someone with Depression
- Overwhelming
- Sadness
- Hopelessness
- Loss of interest and/or energy
- Guilt or worthlessness
- Concentration loss
- Appetite and/ sleep change
- Psychomotor agitation or retardation
- Irritability/ Anger
- Withdrawal/ Isolation
- Suicidal thoughts
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_______ is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds (WHO, 2017)
Suicide
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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) vs. Suicide
Expressed Intent
Suicide: to end feeling (and life) altogether
NSSI: ________________
to feel better
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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) vs. Suicide
Aftermath
NSSI: unintentional death is not common; ________________ in sense of well-being and functioning
shorter improvement
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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) vs. Suicide
Frequency
Suicide: _____________
NSSI: often used _______________ to manage stress and other emotions
much more frequent; regularly or off and on
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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) vs. Suicide
Methods Used
Suicide: __________________
NSSI: cause damage to the ___________________
much more lethal; surface of the body only
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Secures the rights and welfare of persons with mental health needs as well as mental health professionals
Philippine Mental Health Law (RA 11036)
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Promotes mental healthcare education in schools and workplaces
Philippine Mental Health Law (RA 11036)
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Provides mental health services all the way down to barangays
Philippine Mental Health Law (RA 11036)
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Integrates psychosocial, psychiatric, and neurological services in regional, provincial and tertiary hospitals
Philippine Mental Health Law (RA 11036)
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Improves mental healthcare facilities
Philippine Mental Health Law (RA 11036)
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"-iatry" refers to __________________
medical treatment
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Medical doctor
Psychiatrists
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Assess both mental and physical aspects of psychological problems
Psychiatrists
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Conduct and prescribe medical treatments
Psychiatrists
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"-ology" refers to the _______________
study of a topic
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Advanced degree
Psychologists
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Extensive training in research or clinical practice
Psychologists
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Specialize ting and in psychological testing and evaluation
Psychologists
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Experts in mental health
Psychiatrists and Psychologists
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Conduct psychotherapy
Psychiatrists and Psychologists
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Administers objective and structures personality tests, conducts preparatory intake interviews of clients for psychological intervention sessions.
Psychometricians
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Focus is on everyday life concerns that are not clinical in nature, can be specific to certain contexts such as nature, can be specific to certain contexts such as business, executive academic, and sports science.
Life Coach
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Focus is on resumption of activities of daily living; integration with community by honing occupational skills
Occupational Therapists
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Focus is on the process of integration of clients in the community.
Social Worker
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Focus is on signs, symptoms, and complaints of clients; serves as case managers in clinical settings.
Psychiatric Nurses
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Focus is on clients potential and resolution of problems, common in education and career setting
Guidance Counselors
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7 PSYCHOLOGICAL VACCINES
Many infectious disasters have cycles. Clearly recognize that the end comes after the pandemic.
HOPE
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7 PSYCHOLOGICAL VACCINES
Strive for the balance of emotion and reason, of body and mind, of family and work, and of anxiety ad stability.
BALANCE
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7 PSYCHOLOGICAL VACCINES
Get regular access to information from trusted sources and get to know the coronavirus properly.
KNOWLEDGE
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7 PSYCHOLOGICAL VACCINES
Accept and acknowledge the stress response as normal and ENCOURAGE yourself.
ENCOURAGEMENT
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7 PSYCHOLOGICAL VACCINES
Do small things that help relieve stress for people around you or members of the community.
POSITIVITY
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7 PSYCHOLOGICAL VACCINES
Observe personal hygiene regulations and act morally and ethically.
DISCIPLINE
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7 PSYCHOLOGICAL VACCINES
Check in advance where to contact when suspected symptoms occur, such as a public health center or a screening clinic.
INFORMATION
