PMH-BC Psych/ Mental Health Study Cards-
Questions & answers
Define Mental Health and what are some attributes of mental health (8)?
Mental health: "a state of well-being in which each individual is able to realize his or her own
potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and make a contribution to the
community"
Some Attributes of Mental Health:
Communication skills
Ability to learn
Emotional growth
Rational thinking
Self-esteem
Resilience/adaptation
Effective coping
Self-care
1. Does culture morph over time? Give an example
2. does subculture identify mental disorders specific to their environment? Give 2
examples.
3. Does culture affects what is view by the majority as "right" or "wrong" give 3 example
As culture morphs over time, so do the terms and definitions of mental illness.
Example: hysteria, a term used in years past to describe exaggerated emotional excitability of
,women that was thought to be caused by sexual deprivation
Subcultures may identify mental disorders specific to their environment.
Example: "running amok"; described in SE Asia as a person who initiates and/or participates in
indiscriminate violent acts
Example: "pibliktoq"; described in Arctic regions and Greenland as an uncontrollable desire to
fully expose oneself to extreme cold weather
Culture affects what is viewed by the majority as "right" or "wrong."
Example: suicide
Japanese: Traditional culture views suicide as an act of honor if the person has caused disgrace.
Middle East: Fundamental Islamists view suicide bombers as holy martyrs.
United States: Traditional Western culture views suicide or a suicide attempt as a sign of
significant mental illness.
What does "Diathesis" refers to? What does stress refers to? What is it based on? What
does it explain?
Diathesis-Stress Model:
Diathesis: refers to biological predisposition to psychological disorder
Stress: refers to the effects of negative environmental circumstances on mental health
Based on a nature-PLUS-nurture perspective
Currently the most accepted model of psychological pathophysiology
Explains why both people with and without family hx of mental illness can develop mental
illness
What are the 10 principles of recover?
,Psych: 10 Principles of Recovery:
Effective recovery from mental illness requires the following elements:
Self-directed: chosen, led, and controlled by the person
Individual-/person-centered: tailored to the person's own strengths, weaknesses, life experiences,
and culture
Strengths-based: builds additional strengths from current strengths
Peer-supported: encouragement, engagement, and community belonging
Nonlinear: Growth may be detoured by setbacks and new experiences but continues to move
forward.
Holistic: incorporates all aspects of a person and that person's life
Empowerment: education and support to participate in decision making
Respect: societal support and acceptance without discrimination or abuse
Responsibility: The person is responsible for being involved in the process of healing.
Hope: motivation that a better future is possible; catalyst for overcoming barriers
When was the U.S mental health system goals set? What are the goals (7)?
U.S. Mental Health System Goals:
Goals originally set in 2003 by the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
Goals promote mental health care transformation in the United States.
These goals remain relevant today,
Goals:
Americans understand that mental health is essential to overall health.
Mental health care is consumer- and family-driven.
, Disparities in mental health services are eliminated.
Early mental health screening, assessment, and referral to services are common practice.
Excellent mental health care is delivered, and research is accelerated.
Technology is used to access mental health care and information.
What are the healthy people 20230 goals?
Healthy People 2030 Goals
Mental Health and Mental Disorders Goals:
Increase the proportion of people with substance use and mental health disorders who get
treatment for both (MHMD-07)
Increase the proportion of primary care office visits where adolescents and adults are screened
for depression (MHMD-08)
What is the DSM-? and what is the ICD-10-CM?
Mental Disorder Classification
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5):
Published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
First published in 1952; most recent version published in 2013
Official and most-used diagnostic guidelines for mental disorders
International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision, Clinical
Modification (ICD-10-CM):
Published by the Word Health Organization (WHO) for international use
ICD-9 was first published in December 1959 and implemented in the United States in 1979.
Questions & answers
Define Mental Health and what are some attributes of mental health (8)?
Mental health: "a state of well-being in which each individual is able to realize his or her own
potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and make a contribution to the
community"
Some Attributes of Mental Health:
Communication skills
Ability to learn
Emotional growth
Rational thinking
Self-esteem
Resilience/adaptation
Effective coping
Self-care
1. Does culture morph over time? Give an example
2. does subculture identify mental disorders specific to their environment? Give 2
examples.
3. Does culture affects what is view by the majority as "right" or "wrong" give 3 example
As culture morphs over time, so do the terms and definitions of mental illness.
Example: hysteria, a term used in years past to describe exaggerated emotional excitability of
,women that was thought to be caused by sexual deprivation
Subcultures may identify mental disorders specific to their environment.
Example: "running amok"; described in SE Asia as a person who initiates and/or participates in
indiscriminate violent acts
Example: "pibliktoq"; described in Arctic regions and Greenland as an uncontrollable desire to
fully expose oneself to extreme cold weather
Culture affects what is viewed by the majority as "right" or "wrong."
Example: suicide
Japanese: Traditional culture views suicide as an act of honor if the person has caused disgrace.
Middle East: Fundamental Islamists view suicide bombers as holy martyrs.
United States: Traditional Western culture views suicide or a suicide attempt as a sign of
significant mental illness.
What does "Diathesis" refers to? What does stress refers to? What is it based on? What
does it explain?
Diathesis-Stress Model:
Diathesis: refers to biological predisposition to psychological disorder
Stress: refers to the effects of negative environmental circumstances on mental health
Based on a nature-PLUS-nurture perspective
Currently the most accepted model of psychological pathophysiology
Explains why both people with and without family hx of mental illness can develop mental
illness
What are the 10 principles of recover?
,Psych: 10 Principles of Recovery:
Effective recovery from mental illness requires the following elements:
Self-directed: chosen, led, and controlled by the person
Individual-/person-centered: tailored to the person's own strengths, weaknesses, life experiences,
and culture
Strengths-based: builds additional strengths from current strengths
Peer-supported: encouragement, engagement, and community belonging
Nonlinear: Growth may be detoured by setbacks and new experiences but continues to move
forward.
Holistic: incorporates all aspects of a person and that person's life
Empowerment: education and support to participate in decision making
Respect: societal support and acceptance without discrimination or abuse
Responsibility: The person is responsible for being involved in the process of healing.
Hope: motivation that a better future is possible; catalyst for overcoming barriers
When was the U.S mental health system goals set? What are the goals (7)?
U.S. Mental Health System Goals:
Goals originally set in 2003 by the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
Goals promote mental health care transformation in the United States.
These goals remain relevant today,
Goals:
Americans understand that mental health is essential to overall health.
Mental health care is consumer- and family-driven.
, Disparities in mental health services are eliminated.
Early mental health screening, assessment, and referral to services are common practice.
Excellent mental health care is delivered, and research is accelerated.
Technology is used to access mental health care and information.
What are the healthy people 20230 goals?
Healthy People 2030 Goals
Mental Health and Mental Disorders Goals:
Increase the proportion of people with substance use and mental health disorders who get
treatment for both (MHMD-07)
Increase the proportion of primary care office visits where adolescents and adults are screened
for depression (MHMD-08)
What is the DSM-? and what is the ICD-10-CM?
Mental Disorder Classification
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5):
Published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
First published in 1952; most recent version published in 2013
Official and most-used diagnostic guidelines for mental disorders
International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision, Clinical
Modification (ICD-10-CM):
Published by the Word Health Organization (WHO) for international use
ICD-9 was first published in December 1959 and implemented in the United States in 1979.
