Military
Name one potential need of veterans
mental health support, suicide prevention, substance abuse help, transition support, etc
Name two supports for individuals with disabilities
Government assistance programs and technological supports
What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
Mental health is the overall mental wellbeing of oneself. Mental illness is a diagnosed mental condition that can affect things such as behavior and actions.
What is the difference between scheduled and non-scheduled drugs?
Scheduled drugs are highly regulated by the government due to their potential for abuse and dependence. Non-scheduled drugs are not regulated under the Controlled Substances Act and have lower chances of being abused.
What was your favorite part about this course this semester OR what feedback do you have for Tina and I?
No wrong answer here :)
What are some needs associated with military culture
Mental health help, family help, social integration, intersecting identities.
What is the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990?
A civil rights law that prohibits the discrimination of people with disabilities with things such as work, government assistance, and transportation.
What is mental hygiene?
Maintaining mental health by taking steps to prevent mental disorders. Things like self-care and healthy habits can be considered mental hygiene.
What are two substance abuse prevention techniques?
Encourage other healthy habits, creative activities, strengthening support systems.
Name one impactful thing a guest speaker has taught you this semester
No wrong answer here really
What groups of people may benefit from joining the military?
People who seek structure, troubled youth, people seeking community
What is restorative justice?
When the victim, offender, and community come together to resolve the effects of a crime and allow the victim to hold the offender accountable for their actions.
What considerations should be made when working with the LGBTQ+ community?
LGBTQ+ people are diverse in preferences so it is best to ask what they need rather than assuming.
What are some of the dangers around quitting substances?
Withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous, can cause mental distress, body is dependent on substance.
What is death with dignity and the political views around it?
Death with dignity is when someone chooses to die while all cognitive function is intact. Some of the political views around this have to do with ethics, as these people are dying with help from physicians.
What do military social workers do?
Provide services and support to active duty members, veterans, and their families.
What are some barriers and/or issues clients may encounter when applying for state or federal services?
Some government programs have such strict criteria and make their qualifications almost impossible to meet. They may also have monetary requirements set too low for most of the people who need them to actually meet.
How might you advocate for LGBTQ+ rights on a global scale?
Raise awareness, challenge discrimination, advocate for policy changes on both small and large scales.
What is harm reduction and name three different ways it is implemented.
Harm reduction are policies/programs that aim to reduces the negative impacts associated with drug abuse. Some examples are providing clean needles, providing spaces to be observed while taking drugs to prevent OD, and providing narcan for free.
What is medicalization?
Name one substantial issues that veterans face today
Houselessness, substance abuse, severe mental illness
What is the difference between civil and political rights?
Civil rights is protecting people from things such as discrimination and harm while political rights allow for citizens to participate in political processes.
Name three criticisms of the DSM-5
Has to have a diagnosis to receive treatment, over complicates the human experience and emotions, always changing with new criteria for diagnosis.
What are some predispositions for becoming addicted to a substance?
Genetic factors, childhood trauma, life experiences, personality type.
What do gangs provide for their members?
A sense of community and safety