,biologically based mental illness - CORRECT ANSWERS-A mental disorder caused by
neurotransmitter dysfunction, abnormal brain srtructure, inherited genetic factors, or
other biological causes. Also called psychobiological disorder
culture-related syndromes - CORRECT ANSWERS-These are more influenced by
culture alone and are not seen in all areas of the world.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) - CORRECT ANSWERS-
The DSM is the manual that classifies mental disorders and is considered the "bible" for
mental health workers (e.g. psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and others
who plan care for people experiencing mental distress/dysfunction)
epidemiology - CORRECT ANSWERS-The quantitative study of the distribution of
disorders in a human population
mental disorders - CORRECT ANSWERS-A medical disease that is categorized in the
DSM
mental health - CORRECT ANSWERS-successful performance of mental functions,
resulting in the ability to engage in productive activities, enjoy fulfilling relationships, and
adapt to change and cope with adversity.
mental illness - CORRECT ANSWERS-A medical condition that affects a person's
thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Can be seen as
the result of a chain of events that include flawed biological, psychosocial, social, and
cultural processes.
myths and misconceptions - CORRECT ANSWERS-Incorrect thinking about someone's
mental health
prevalence rate - CORRECT ANSWERS-The proportion of a population with a mental
disorder at a given time.
psychiatry's definition of normal mental health - CORRECT ANSWERS-changes over
time and reflects changes in cultural norms, society's expectations and values,
professional biases, individual differences, and even the political climate of the time.
psychobiological disorder - CORRECT ANSWERS-A mental disorder caused by
neurotransmitter dysfunction, abnormal brain srtructure, inherited genetic factors, or
other biological causes. Also called biologically based mental illness
resiliency - CORRECT ANSWERS-The ability to recover from or adjust easily to
misfortune and change. Resiliency is closely related to the process of adapting
stigma/stigmatizing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stigma ia an attribute that is deeply
discrediting where a person is reducedfrom a whole unusual personto a tainted,
, discounted one. Stigmatizing comes from stereotyping, labeling, separating, status,
loss, and discrimination in a context of power imbalance all leading to stigmatization
OBJECTIVE 1 - Assess mental health using the seven signs of mental health identified
in this chapter. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Happiness
Control of Behavior
Appraisal of Reality
Effective
in Work
Healthy Self Concept
Satisfying Relationships
Effective Coping
OBJECTIVE 2 - Summarize factors that can affect the mental health of an individual
and the ways that these factors influence conducting a holistic nursing assessment. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-- Available support systems:
----friends
----family
----community
- Spirituality, religious influences
- family influences
- developmental events
- personality traits and states
- demographic and geographic locations
- Negative influences
----psychosocial stressors
----poverty
----impaired/inadequate parenting
- cultural/subcultural beliefs and values
- heath parctices and beliefs
- hormonal influences
- biological influences
- inherited factors
- environmental experiences
OBJECTIVE 3 - Discuss some dynamic factors (including social climate, politics,
cultural beliefs, myths, and biases) that contribute to making a clear-cut definition of
mental health elusive. - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Mental illness is plagued by myths and
misconceptions.
- No consistent line exists between mental illness and mental health.
- Psychiatry's definition of mental health changes and reflects:
----Changes in cultural norms and society's expectations
----Values and professional biases
----Individual differences and political climate
----Psychology of women
----Issues of homosexuality
neurotransmitter dysfunction, abnormal brain srtructure, inherited genetic factors, or
other biological causes. Also called psychobiological disorder
culture-related syndromes - CORRECT ANSWERS-These are more influenced by
culture alone and are not seen in all areas of the world.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) - CORRECT ANSWERS-
The DSM is the manual that classifies mental disorders and is considered the "bible" for
mental health workers (e.g. psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and others
who plan care for people experiencing mental distress/dysfunction)
epidemiology - CORRECT ANSWERS-The quantitative study of the distribution of
disorders in a human population
mental disorders - CORRECT ANSWERS-A medical disease that is categorized in the
DSM
mental health - CORRECT ANSWERS-successful performance of mental functions,
resulting in the ability to engage in productive activities, enjoy fulfilling relationships, and
adapt to change and cope with adversity.
mental illness - CORRECT ANSWERS-A medical condition that affects a person's
thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Can be seen as
the result of a chain of events that include flawed biological, psychosocial, social, and
cultural processes.
myths and misconceptions - CORRECT ANSWERS-Incorrect thinking about someone's
mental health
prevalence rate - CORRECT ANSWERS-The proportion of a population with a mental
disorder at a given time.
psychiatry's definition of normal mental health - CORRECT ANSWERS-changes over
time and reflects changes in cultural norms, society's expectations and values,
professional biases, individual differences, and even the political climate of the time.
psychobiological disorder - CORRECT ANSWERS-A mental disorder caused by
neurotransmitter dysfunction, abnormal brain srtructure, inherited genetic factors, or
other biological causes. Also called biologically based mental illness
resiliency - CORRECT ANSWERS-The ability to recover from or adjust easily to
misfortune and change. Resiliency is closely related to the process of adapting
stigma/stigmatizing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stigma ia an attribute that is deeply
discrediting where a person is reducedfrom a whole unusual personto a tainted,
, discounted one. Stigmatizing comes from stereotyping, labeling, separating, status,
loss, and discrimination in a context of power imbalance all leading to stigmatization
OBJECTIVE 1 - Assess mental health using the seven signs of mental health identified
in this chapter. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Happiness
Control of Behavior
Appraisal of Reality
Effective
in Work
Healthy Self Concept
Satisfying Relationships
Effective Coping
OBJECTIVE 2 - Summarize factors that can affect the mental health of an individual
and the ways that these factors influence conducting a holistic nursing assessment. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-- Available support systems:
----friends
----family
----community
- Spirituality, religious influences
- family influences
- developmental events
- personality traits and states
- demographic and geographic locations
- Negative influences
----psychosocial stressors
----poverty
----impaired/inadequate parenting
- cultural/subcultural beliefs and values
- heath parctices and beliefs
- hormonal influences
- biological influences
- inherited factors
- environmental experiences
OBJECTIVE 3 - Discuss some dynamic factors (including social climate, politics,
cultural beliefs, myths, and biases) that contribute to making a clear-cut definition of
mental health elusive. - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Mental illness is plagued by myths and
misconceptions.
- No consistent line exists between mental illness and mental health.
- Psychiatry's definition of mental health changes and reflects:
----Changes in cultural norms and society's expectations
----Values and professional biases
----Individual differences and political climate
----Psychology of women
----Issues of homosexuality
