Mental Health
What is the book that professionals use to diagnose people with a mental health disorder?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders.
Name 2 recovery strategies.
Maintain physical health, develop healthy relationships, seek out spirituality, self help groups, etc.
What is stigma?
The negative opinions and attitudes that some people have toward people with mental health problems.
Name 2 ways to get closer to people.
What is your favorite food?
Crepes with Nutella!
What hinders recovery? Name 2.
Negative thoughts, lack of information/knowledge, putting down dreams/goals, stigma, lack of coping skills, substance abuse, etc.
What is the first step in meeting new people?
Starting conversations.
Who is your favorite singer/band?
Taylor Swift.
What are the three factors that play a role in mental health problems?
Biological, psychological, and social.
What helps recovery?
Positive attitude, rely on yourself, knowledge about your mental health problems, standing up for yourself, pay close attention to symptoms, coping skills, meaningful goals, spirituality, personal strengths, close relationships, contribute to your community, etc.
What is self-stigma?
Name 2 tips for starting a conversation.
Find someone who is interested in talking, choose an interesting topic, look at the person (eye contact), smile and nod to show you are listening, listen to what they say and ask questions, avoid telling personal things about yourself to someone, etc.
What is your favorite movie?
The Blackcoat's Daughter.
What are three goals of treatment?
(1) To reduce the biological influence on mental health problems, (2) to reduce stress, and (3) to help a person cope with stress.
Name 2 strategies to overcome stigma.
Correct wrong information without disclosing anything about your own experience; Choose to tell people you trust about your experiences with a mental health problem; become aware of your legal rights, etc.
Who is your social support?
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What are your dreams?
Doctorate degree, success, happiness, love, family.
Name 2 things professionals look at when making a diagnoses.
Types of symptoms, the severity of them, the length of time, what your life was like before, if you have had medication before, your age when the symptoms appeared, family history.
What is your recovery plan?
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What are two of the Acts that protect people with mental health problems from discrimination?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -illegal for employment, transportation, communication, and recreation.
The Fair Housing Act (FHA)- illegal for housing
What is 189,000 / 2?
94,500