This term refers to an oversimplified, generalized belief about a group.
What is Stereotype
Which province allows clinicians to admit and treat those with mental health that are a risk to self and others.
What is B.C.
This harmful label is often used to describe someone acting unpredictably or irrationally.
What is crazy?
1 theory to improve mental health stereotypes
What is anti-oppressive practice, social constructionist theory, or strength-based theory?
These stereotypes are commonly associated with mental illness.
What is dangerous, unpredictable, and scary?
The emotional reaction to mental health conditions, such as fear or discomfort, falls under this type of stigma.
What is emotional stigma?
In the 19th and 20th centuries, people with mental health conditions were often treated as this.
What is dangerous?
What are 3 interventions to help improve the stereotypes of mental illness?
What is education, training, and inclusive representation?
The social workers role in improving mental health stereotypes
What is advocacy, theory, empowerment?
Social workers empower clients by focusing on their strengths and resilience, an approach known as this theory.
What is strength-based theory?
A 2016 study reports that people with schizophrenia experience this more in personal relationships than those with depression.
What is discrimination?
This term is for individuals who are admitted and treated in a mental health facility due to concerns of safety.
What is involuntary care?
What are 3 structural factors that lead to poor representation of individuals with mental health struggles.
What is stigma, discrimination, and social exclusion?
This framework focuses on addressing systemic inequalities and power imbalances in mental health care.
What is anti-oppressive practice?
This type of workplace training helps employers recognize mental health issues and create supportive environments.
What is mental health training?
What concept explains how factors like racism, sexism, and classism deepen discrimination against those with mental health conditions.
What is intersectionality?
This type of legislation has been created to protect the rights of people with mental health disorders.
What is mental health legislation?
This practice encourages self-reflection among social workers to understand their biases and provide respectful, personalized care.
What is Cultural Humility?
Mental illness is historically seen with what kind of view.
What is people can just snap out of it?
This community faces additional stigma around mental illness.
What is Indigenous communities?