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The essential component of distress is the objective measure of the severity of the dysfunction.
The essential component of distress is the objective measure of the severity of the dysfunction.
False
The 'Four Ds' of a disorder include Distress, Danger, Disability, and Dysfunction.
The 'Four Ds' of a disorder include Distress, Danger, Disability, and Dysfunction.
False
The 'Four Ds' of a disorder assess if an individual is becoming a significant danger to self or to others.
The 'Four Ds' of a disorder assess if an individual is becoming a significant danger to self or to others.
True
George Engel's Biopsychosocial (BPS) Model examines only biological factors affecting an individual.
George Engel's Biopsychosocial (BPS) Model examines only biological factors affecting an individual.
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Having protective factors is not important in mental health and psychosocial support for disaster preparedness.
Having protective factors is not important in mental health and psychosocial support for disaster preparedness.
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Stigma on mental health refers to the positive and supportive attitudes society holds towards mental health issues.
Stigma on mental health refers to the positive and supportive attitudes society holds towards mental health issues.
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A mentally healthy person may experience feelings of pain, invalidation, shame, and isolation.
A mentally healthy person may experience feelings of pain, invalidation, shame, and isolation.
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Discrimination and bullying can encourage people to seek help and get treatment.
Discrimination and bullying can encourage people to seek help and get treatment.
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To lessen the stigma around mental health, it is important to promote understanding and empathy.
To lessen the stigma around mental health, it is important to promote understanding and empathy.
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One of the 4 Ds of a disorder is 'Deviance', which refers to significant deviation from the norm.
One of the 4 Ds of a disorder is 'Deviance', which refers to significant deviation from the norm.
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The 'Dysfunction' aspect of the 4 Ds of a disorder implies that the behavior displayed is completely normal in the individual's life.
The 'Dysfunction' aspect of the 4 Ds of a disorder implies that the behavior displayed is completely normal in the individual's life.
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Mental health and psychosocial support are not important in disaster preparedness.
Mental health and psychosocial support are not important in disaster preparedness.
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A Mentally Healthy Person usually experiences overwhelming distress caused by significant stress.
A Mentally Healthy Person usually experiences overwhelming distress caused by significant stress.
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Stigma on Mental Health can be a barrier to seeking professional help.
Stigma on Mental Health can be a barrier to seeking professional help.
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A Mentally Healthy Person is more likely to have long-lasting mental health issues.
A Mentally Healthy Person is more likely to have long-lasting mental health issues.
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One of the 4 Ds of a Disorder is 'Distress'.
One of the 4 Ds of a Disorder is 'Distress'.
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Professional help is usually needed for a Mental Disorder Distress Disorder.
Professional help is usually needed for a Mental Disorder Distress Disorder.
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Mental Health and Physical Health are unrelated and do not affect each other.
Mental Health and Physical Health are unrelated and do not affect each other.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Illness
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Disaster Preparedness is an essential aspect of overall well-being.
FOUR "Ds" of a Disorder
- DISTRESS: the extent to which the issue distresses the individual, not the objective measure of the severity of the dysfunction.
- DANGER: whether the individual is becoming a significant danger to self or to others.
- DEVIANCE: significant deviation from norm, where behavior displayed is no longer considered "normal" in cultural context.
- DYSFUNCTION: significant dysfunction that interferes in the individual's life in some major way, affecting life domains.
Biopsychosocial (BPS) Model
- Examines biological, psychological, and social factors affecting an individual to understand how and why disorders occur.
- Lack of understanding of significant persons' feelings (pain, invalidation, shame, and isolation) can lead to discrimination and bullying, preventing people from seeking help or getting treatment.
Stigma on Mental Health
- Can be lessened by promoting understanding and empathy towards individuals with mental health issues.
Mental Health versus Mental Illness
- Mental Health: a state of well-being where individuals realize their potential, can cope with normal stresses, and contribute to their community.
- Mental Illness: a condition characterized by changes in thinking, mood, or behavior that affect an individual's ability to function.
Mental Health Continuum Model
- Ranges from being mentally healthy to having mental illness, highlighting the importance of mental health support.
Relationship between Mental Health and Physical Health
- Mental health affects physical health, with significant emotional distress linked to high rates of chronic diseases (e.g., high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, asthma, and diabetes).
- Poor mental health can lead to risk behaviors, such as lack of exercise, binge drinking, smoking, and poor nutrition, potentially increasing the incidence of poor health.
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Test your knowledge on mental health, psychosocial support, and the essential components of distress and danger in mental health disorders. This quiz is based on material from the University of Santo Tomas, College of Science, Department of Psychology for the academic year 2023-2024.
