Mental Health Assessment in Survivors of Violence

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What emotional reactions might people experience after surviving acts of violence and abuse?

Fear, stress, sadness, shame, and guilt

When might these emotional reactions pass for many survivors of violence and abuse?

Once the violent situation passes

Why is it important to use the mhGAP-IG after acts of violence and abuse?

To assess for possible priority MNS conditions

What might survivors need if their emotional reactions do not pass after the violent situation ends?

<p>More help</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to recognize the feelings of another person and communicate understanding in verbal or non-verbal ways?

<p>Showing respect and providing emotional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of stigma according to the Central LHIN Resource Manual, 2012?

<p>Diminishing someone's worth as a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs on multiple levels at the same time according to the text?

<p>Structural discrimination and exclusionary policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of structural level stigma mentioned in the text?

<p>Discriminatory and/or exclusionary policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a mark or sign of disgrace that diminishes a person's worth as a person, according to the Central LHIN Resource Manual, 2012?

<p>Stigma</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of stigma, what level refers to relations with others, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Interpersonal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action involves recognizing the feelings of another person and communicating understanding in verbal or non-verbal ways, as stated in the text?

<p>Empathizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what level does stigma occur on multiple levels simultaneously, as per the text?

<p>Structural</p> Signup and view all the answers

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