NURS 222: Mental Health-Mental Health & Illness (Week 1) Questions With 100% Correct!!

Origins of mental health - Germs & Genetics until 1952-*Neurotransmitter imbalance* -chlorpromazine was discovered >1st antipsychotic ever created: reduces dopamine Decreases psychosis (caused by dopamine) Diathesis - biological predisposition -that someone is at risk for a illness >possible genetic connect Manage via modifiable risk factors Stress - Enviorment Trauma -most expected explaination for mental illness >can be modifiedAdaptive & Maladaptive Coping - Adaptive-Good coping skills >Music >Hobby Maladaptive-negative coping skills >ETOH >Drugs >Smoking >Cutting >Agression A mentally healthy person - Able to Think rationally Be resilient/cope w/ stress Have a healthy self esteem Foster meaningful relationships Grow emotionally/psychosocially