NURS 307 Midterm
Addiction - Answers-An umbrella term that includes substance misuse, substance abuse, substance
dependence, and behavioural addictions such as gambling, shopping, eating disorders, internet gaming,
sex addictions, etc
Mental Health - Answers-Defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her
own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able
to make a contribution to her or his community
Mental health and addictions - Answers-Wide range of disorders that affect mood, thinking, and
behaviour. Examples include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, as well as substance use
disorders and problem gambling
Concurrent disorders - Answers-Describes the occurrence of at least one substance-related or addictive
disorder co-occurring with one other mental disorder.
Stigma - Answers-refers to negative, unfavorable attitudes and the behavior they produce; stigma is a
"form of prejudice that spreads fear and misinformation, labels individuals and perpetuates
stereotypes"
Self stigma - Answers-Unique emotional distress, loss of self-esteem, feelings of low self-worth, loss of
self-efficacy, and ultimately mental health issues.
Social stigma - Answers-Stereotyped attitudes and prejudices held by the public.
Structural stigma - Answers-Rules, policies, and practices of social institutions that arbitrarily restrict the
rights of, and opportunities for, people with mental illnesses.
, Systemic stigma - Answers-Key drivers of public stigma include the widespread views that substance use
and its related harms are the result of individual choice, weakness, immorality or a lack of willpower.
Humane Treatment - Answers-A moral, compassionate, and pleasant environment
Dorothea Dix - Answers-Diligently investigated the conditions of jails and the plight of mentally ill people
and promoted the building of mental hospitals
Charles K. Clarke - Answers-Made continuous improvements, including the introduction of nurse training
for asylum personnel
and established the Toronto Psychiatric Hospital opening in 1925
Clifford Beers - Answers-Wrote of his abusive experience in several mental hospitals—A Mind That
Found Itself
Early views mental health -2 - Answers-(1) the belief that mental disorders had biologic origins;
(2) the belief that the problems were attributed to environmental and social stresses.
Deinstitutionalization - Answers-Decrease in inpatient population, move to the community
6 key strategic directions to address mental health needs of Canadians - Answers-1. Promote mental
health across the lifespan
2. Foster recovery
3. Provide access
4. Reduce disparities
5. Work with First Nations, Inuit and metis
Addiction - Answers-An umbrella term that includes substance misuse, substance abuse, substance
dependence, and behavioural addictions such as gambling, shopping, eating disorders, internet gaming,
sex addictions, etc
Mental Health - Answers-Defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her
own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able
to make a contribution to her or his community
Mental health and addictions - Answers-Wide range of disorders that affect mood, thinking, and
behaviour. Examples include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, as well as substance use
disorders and problem gambling
Concurrent disorders - Answers-Describes the occurrence of at least one substance-related or addictive
disorder co-occurring with one other mental disorder.
Stigma - Answers-refers to negative, unfavorable attitudes and the behavior they produce; stigma is a
"form of prejudice that spreads fear and misinformation, labels individuals and perpetuates
stereotypes"
Self stigma - Answers-Unique emotional distress, loss of self-esteem, feelings of low self-worth, loss of
self-efficacy, and ultimately mental health issues.
Social stigma - Answers-Stereotyped attitudes and prejudices held by the public.
Structural stigma - Answers-Rules, policies, and practices of social institutions that arbitrarily restrict the
rights of, and opportunities for, people with mental illnesses.
, Systemic stigma - Answers-Key drivers of public stigma include the widespread views that substance use
and its related harms are the result of individual choice, weakness, immorality or a lack of willpower.
Humane Treatment - Answers-A moral, compassionate, and pleasant environment
Dorothea Dix - Answers-Diligently investigated the conditions of jails and the plight of mentally ill people
and promoted the building of mental hospitals
Charles K. Clarke - Answers-Made continuous improvements, including the introduction of nurse training
for asylum personnel
and established the Toronto Psychiatric Hospital opening in 1925
Clifford Beers - Answers-Wrote of his abusive experience in several mental hospitals—A Mind That
Found Itself
Early views mental health -2 - Answers-(1) the belief that mental disorders had biologic origins;
(2) the belief that the problems were attributed to environmental and social stresses.
Deinstitutionalization - Answers-Decrease in inpatient population, move to the community
6 key strategic directions to address mental health needs of Canadians - Answers-1. Promote mental
health across the lifespan
2. Foster recovery
3. Provide access
4. Reduce disparities
5. Work with First Nations, Inuit and metis
