Models/State & National Departments
One characteristic of health equity in addressing mental health and substance use challenges is:
Cultural awareness
"Let others know what is acceptable and not acceptable" is an example of what?
Advocacy
What is an example of a recovery program that understands the role of return to use and crisis as a possible part of the recovery journey?
Programs do not penalize individuals for returns to use or crises
What is an example of mutuality?
When a peer supporter seeks to understand the individual through the individual's worldview
SAMHSA has 4 dimensions that support a life in recovery; Health, Home, Purpose, and:
Community
Which of the following is a Principle of Ethical Conduct for CPRS?
Personal Development
"Recovery is Person-Driven" means:
Individuals define their own life goals and design their unique path(s) to those goals
Before working with others, the peer supporter-in-training needs to:
Learn about how their own emotions work
Who heads up the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)?
The Commissioner
People with mental health challenges are generally more violent than others.
True or False
False
What is a personal tool a PRS can use when helping an individual with their recovery?
Share parts of their own story
As a peer supporter, there can be pressure that feels like it may be your responsibility to help an individual, no matter the cost to you. If a peer supporter was to notice this happening to them, what practice would they want to consider?
Engage in self-care
Which office of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services affords individuals receiving services due process whereby complaints against assured rights and complaints involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE) can be heard, impartially investigated, and resolved?
Office of Human Rights
What does it mean when the term co-occurring disorder is used?
Two or more disorders occurring at the same time
A peer supporter is encouraged to learn about and use these types of interventions when working with an individual.
Evidence-based practices
BONUS Question: Do you feel ready to be a PRS???
YES!!!!