Cultural bound syndrome - Answers illnesses that occur within a specific culture
cultural explanation - Answers is an etiology that is culturally conceived
cultural idiom of distress - Answers a phrase or way of talking about distress within a culture. ex: susto
cultural syndrome - Answers a group of co-occurring symptoms that occur in one culture. ex: ataque de
nervios
DSM-5 - Answers no absolute boundaries separating one disorder from another
specifies criteria for diagnosing mental disorders
incidence - Answers a rate that includes on NEW cases that have occurred within a clearly defined time
period. (most common is 1 year)
requires at least two measurements to be taken: one at the start and another at the end of it.
label avoidance - Answers avoiding treatment or care in order not to be labeled as being mentally ill;
one of the reasons so few people with mental health problems actually receive help
point prevalence - Answers is the basic measure that refers to the proportion of individuals in the
population who have the disorder a a specified point in time. Ex: April 1, 2015
prevalence - Answers the total number of people who have the disorder within a given population at a
specified time regardless of how long ago the disorder started
point prevalence rate = - Answers cases at a specified point in time/population at a specified point in
time
stigma - Answers major barriers to treatment, recovery, and social integration
major reason individuals with MH problems do not seek or continue with treatment
stigma is: - Answers a dynamic social/interactional process in which the stigmatized person is labeled as
different and linked to negative stereotypes.
persons with stigmatizing beliefs - Answers socially distance themselves from the stigmatized person
public stigma - Answers occurs after individuals are publicly "marked" as having a mentally illness after
acting or saying things that are odd or unusual or tell others that they have a mental illness; are at risk
for being subjected to prejudice and discrimination.
common stereotypes of public stigma include - Answers being dangerous, unpredictable, and incapable
of functioning independently
, accused of being weak or immoral
stigmatization - Answers robs individuals of work, independent living, and meaningful relationships
media perpetuates the stigma of mental disorders and treatment often associating it with - Answers
violence and mental illness
in films, psychiatric hospitals are often portrayed as - Answers dangerous and unwelcoming places
one of the best ways to counteract the negative effects of stigma - Answers have contact with the
stigmatized group and use non-stigmatizing language
ex: diabetic= person with diabetes, schizophrenic= person with schizophrenia, bipolar=person with
bipolar disorder
recovery from mental disorders and/or substance use disorders is - Answers a process of change
through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach
their full potential
recovery oriented care - Answers the person with a mental health problem develops a partnership with
a clinician to manage the illness, strengthen coping abilities, and build resilience for life's challenges
recovery-oriented treatment is based on the belief that - Answers mental illnesses and emotional
disturbances are treatable, and that recovery is an expectation.
4 dimensions that support recovery - Answers health: managing disease and living in a physically and
emotionally healthy way
home: a safe and stable place to live
purpose: meaningful daily activities and independence, resources, and income
community: relationships and social networks
Recovery emerges from hope - Answers The belief that recovery is real provides the essential and
motivating message of a better future - that people can and do overcome the internal and external
challenges, barriers, and obstacles that confront them.
recovery is person-driven - Answers Self-determination and self-direction are foundations for recovery
as individuals define their own life goals and design their unique paths
recovery occurs via many pathways - Answers Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths,
preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds including trauma experiences that affect and determine
their pathway(s) for recovery. Abstinence is the safest approach for those with substance use disorders.