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Evidence-based care - Answer- A persons response to mental illness ranges in degrees
Human responses to illness provide direction for health care team to guide people
toward mental health & successful coping with mental disorders
Culture - Answer- Not only a way of life for people who identify or associate with one
another on the basis of some common purpose, need, or similar background.
Learned, socially transmitted beliefs, values, & behaviors that emerge from its members
interpersonal interactions
Multiculturalism policy - Answer- 1971 Canadians should be able to maintain & develop
their own cultural identity & be free from prejudice/discrimination
Aboriginal health - Answer- Influenced by rich diversity of social, economic, & political
circumstances that give rise to a variety of health problems & healing strategies in
Aboriginal communities
Colonialism - Answer- Institutionalized political domination of one nation over another
Religion - Answer- Seen as cultural system, in that it is a system of meanings that
shape our experience
Spirituality - Answer- Important aspect to Aboriginal culture
Linked to sense of life purpose & personal identity & is seen as a key element for
individuals to find their place in the world
Stereotyping - Answer- Expecting individuals to act in a characteristic manner that
conforms to a usually negative perception of their cultural group
Prejudice - Answer- Hostile attitude toward others simply because they belong to
particular group that is considered to have objectionable characteristics
Discrimination - Answer- Differential treatment of others because they are members of a
particular group or identified as being negatively different
, Stigma - Answer- Mark of a spoiled identity
Only 5%-7% of violent crimes are committed by - Answer- Mentally ill
Cultural competence - Answer- application knowledge, skills, attitudes, & personal
attributes required by nurses to provide appropriate care & services in relation to
cultural characteristics of their patients
Cultural Dissonance - Answer- Between nurse & patients is particularly significant in
PMH nursing because of cultures influence on values, beliefs, and norms that form
foundation for people's behaviors
Poverty - Answer- Measured as absolute or relative
Absolute poverty is calculated by comparing a person's total income against the cost of
goods and services essential to daily life
Relative poverty is measured by comparing total income and spending with those of
general population
Telehealth - Answer- Use of electronic information and communication technologies to
support health care services over distance
WHO fundamental win of mental health legislation - Answer- Protect, promote, and
improve the lives as BC mental well-being of citizens
8 goals of mental health system - Answer- 1. Hope of recovery available to all
2. Actions taken to promote mental health & well-being to prevent mental health
problems and illnesses
3. Mental health system culturally safe & respond to divers needs of Canadians
4. Importance of families in promoting recovery and well-being recognized, needs
supported
5. People all ages have equitable access to system of appropriate & effective programs,
services, & supports that are integrated around their needs
6. Actions based on appropriate evidence, outcomes are measured, & research
advanced
7. Discrimination against people living with mental health problems & illnesses
eliminated, & stigmas not tolerated
8. Broadly based social movements keep mental health issues out of shadows-forever
Rights of Persons with Mental Illness - Answer- -right to medical care
-right to be treated with humanity & respect
-equal protection right
-right to be cared for in the community
-right to provide informed consent before receiving any treatment
-right to privacy
-freedom of communication
-freedom of religion