Week 1 - Intro Flashcards
What is mental health?
syndrome marked by clinically disturbance in an individuals cognition, emotion, regulation or behavior
Why is there a treatment gap?
stigma, lack of access
What is a characterization by others of disgrace or reproach based on individual characteristics?
stigma
Where are most mental disorders seen?
primary care
What are the advantages of integration?
reduces stigma, improves access. improves prevention, faster identification, cost effective, better follow-up
What are the challenges to successful integration?
extra training, lack of confidence, billing, available time
Who created the DSM-5?
American Psychiatric Association
What is the term for promoting well-being and preventing mental health disorders via education and early treatment?
prevention
What is the term for a nonmedical process that consists of interactions btw trained therapist and someone seeking psychological care?
psychotherapy
What is integrating the best available research evidence with practitioner expertise and with patient characteristics and preference?
Evidence Based Practice EBP
What is mindful practice?
reflection, self monitoring, self awareness
How do you enhance mindfulness?
be present and attentive, use self questioning, use observation, thinking out loud, meditation, journal
What is the tendency to search for information that confirms or supports our current theory regardless of contradictory evidence?
confirmation bias
What is emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, perceived clinical effectiveness?
burnout
What contributes to burnout?
poor health, poor job performance, substance use, impaired cognitive abilities, low academic performance
