NURS 307 Midterm Study Guide
Addiction Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-Describes the occurrence of at
least one substance-related or addictive disorder co-occurring with one
other mental disorder.
Stigma Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-Unique emotional distress, loss of self-
esteem, feelings of low self-worth, loss of self-efficacy, and ultimately
mental health issues.
,Social stigma Correct Answer-Stereotyped attitudes and prejudices held
by the public.
Structural stigma Correct Answer-Rules, policies, and practices of social
institutions that arbitrarily restrict the rights of, and opportunities for,
people with mental illnesses.
Systemic stigma Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-A moral, compassionate, and
pleasant environment
Dorothea Dix Correct Answer-Diligently investigated the conditions of
jails and the plight of mentally ill people and promoted the building of
mental hospitals
Charles K. Clarke Correct Answer-Made continuous improvements,
including the introduction of nurse training for asylum personnel
and established the Toronto Psychiatric Hospital opening in 1925
Clifford Beers Correct Answer-Wrote of his abusive experience in
several mental hospitals—A Mind That Found Itself
, Early views mental health -2 Correct Answer-(1) the belief that mental
disorders had biologic origins;
(2) the belief that the problems were attributed to environmental and
social stresses.
Deinstitutionalization Correct Answer-Decrease in inpatient population,
move to the community
6 key strategic directions to address mental health needs of Canadians
Correct Answer-1. Promote mental health across the lifespan
2. Foster recovery
3. Provide access
4. Reduce disparities
5. Work with First Nations, Inuit and metis
6. Mobilize - leadership, improve knowledge and foster collaboration
Mental Health Correct Answer-Is a state of well-being in which the
individual realizes:
- Self-potential
- Copes with life stresses
- Is able to work productively and contribute to his or her society.
Mental disorder Correct Answer-The medical term for mental illness and
refers to a diagnosable health condition based on an accepted
classification system with criteria related to alterations in:
Addiction Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-Describes the occurrence of at
least one substance-related or addictive disorder co-occurring with one
other mental disorder.
Stigma Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-Unique emotional distress, loss of self-
esteem, feelings of low self-worth, loss of self-efficacy, and ultimately
mental health issues.
,Social stigma Correct Answer-Stereotyped attitudes and prejudices held
by the public.
Structural stigma Correct Answer-Rules, policies, and practices of social
institutions that arbitrarily restrict the rights of, and opportunities for,
people with mental illnesses.
Systemic stigma Correct Answer-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 Correct Answer-A moral, compassionate, and
pleasant environment
Dorothea Dix Correct Answer-Diligently investigated the conditions of
jails and the plight of mentally ill people and promoted the building of
mental hospitals
Charles K. Clarke Correct Answer-Made continuous improvements,
including the introduction of nurse training for asylum personnel
and established the Toronto Psychiatric Hospital opening in 1925
Clifford Beers Correct Answer-Wrote of his abusive experience in
several mental hospitals—A Mind That Found Itself
, Early views mental health -2 Correct Answer-(1) the belief that mental
disorders had biologic origins;
(2) the belief that the problems were attributed to environmental and
social stresses.
Deinstitutionalization Correct Answer-Decrease in inpatient population,
move to the community
6 key strategic directions to address mental health needs of Canadians
Correct Answer-1. Promote mental health across the lifespan
2. Foster recovery
3. Provide access
4. Reduce disparities
5. Work with First Nations, Inuit and metis
6. Mobilize - leadership, improve knowledge and foster collaboration
Mental Health Correct Answer-Is a state of well-being in which the
individual realizes:
- Self-potential
- Copes with life stresses
- Is able to work productively and contribute to his or her society.
Mental disorder Correct Answer-The medical term for mental illness and
refers to a diagnosable health condition based on an accepted
classification system with criteria related to alterations in:
