Mental Health Awareness Quiz

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What percentage of adults experience a mental disorder in a given year?

25%

10%

15%

20% (correct)

Which hypothesis suggests that life stresses and fewer resources in lower classes contribute to mental illness?

Behavioral Theory

Sociocultural Theory

Social Causation Hypothesis (correct)

Social Selection Hypothesis

At what age does it become evident that half of Canadians have experienced a mental disorder?

Age 40 (correct)

Age 35

Age 45

Age 30

Which of the following factors is NOT considered in the etiology of mental disorders?

Environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

Which group is noted to experience mental illness more frequently as they approach high school graduation?

Marginalized youth Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about being found NCRMD?

You are likely to spend significantly less time in the hospital than in jail Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of NCRMD cases actually result in a not criminally responsible ruling?

1% Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons why a significant portion of people with mental illnesses do not receive treatment globally?

Negative perception of treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant societal cost associated with mental illness?

Loss of jobs and efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'stigmatization' in the context of mental illness primarily refer to?

Becoming an outsider due to societal attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the high costs of healthcare in Canada?

High salaries for doctors and drug companies Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary role of CART Teams in Canada?

To assist police in dealing with individuals in mental distress Signup and view all the answers

What was the approach to treating mental illness before the establishment of asylums?

Prisons and madhouses Signup and view all the answers

What is one economic cost associated with mental illnesses mentioned in the content?

Financial costs related to healthcare Signup and view all the answers

Which barrier is NOT mentioned as a roadblock to accessing mental health help?

High costs associated with mental health treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of deinstitutionalization noted in the content?

Homelessness among the mentally ill Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'medicalization' in relation to mental disorders?

Framing mental health within a medical treatment context Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadians is expected to suffer from some mental illness before the age of 40?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What criticism did the study 'being sane in insane places' highlight regarding mental health diagnosis?

Labels of mental illness are difficult to remove once assigned Signup and view all the answers

How does media portrayal of mental illness contribute to stigma?

By framing them as unpredictable and dangerous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mens Rea' refer to in the context of mental illness and legal implications?

The mental state of the accused during the crime Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor needed to aid in deinstitutionalization?

Medical Insurance Signup and view all the answers

In the context of mental health, what does medicalization of society refer to?

The tendency to seek quick medical fixes instead of comprehensive care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a claimed impact of stigmatization on recovery for mentally ill individuals?

Contributes to self-stigma and hampers recovery Signup and view all the answers

How did the treatment of mental illness shift in recent decades?

Increasing emphasis on community-based treatments Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the historical treatments for mental illness mentioned?

Exorcisms Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of negative attitudes toward mental illness in a country?

Decreased funding for mental health initiatives Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a criticism of the DSM?

It labeled homosexuality as a disease in the past. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception regarding mental illness and criminality?

Mentally ill individuals are often perpetrators of crime. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Iceberg Theory suggest about scientific misconduct?

It is influenced by systemic pressures within science and business. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory focuses on perceptions of deviance and societal reactions?

Labelling Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary driver behind the pressures in scientific research funding?

Pressure to publish results Signup and view all the answers

What role do powerful groups play in the social typing process?

They influence societal definitions of normativity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding mental illness from 2007-2017?

Mental illness increased by 13%, with anxiety and mood disorders being the most common. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of examining deviant acts and individuals?

To understand cause and effect relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which hypothesis is equally relevant in early life regarding mental illness?

Both the social selection and social causation hypotheses Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the social typing process?

Description Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary predictor of mental illness according to the social causation hypothesis?

Socioeconomic status Signup and view all the answers

What major change in mental health care was prompted by deinstitutionalization?

Greater reliance on family for care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of social control affecting mental illness?

Normalization Signup and view all the answers

What is one method individuals use to resist stigmatization of mental illness?

Passing Signup and view all the answers

What two paradigms are critical for understanding mental illness as discussed?

Disease and Discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT determine the tension levels faced by sects?

Number of adherents to the sect Signup and view all the answers

In the context of deviance, which group is often considered more often deviantized?

Sects Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'deviancy amplification' refer to?

Sects becoming more deviant in response to hostilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key priority of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)?

Engagement with Canadians Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mental Illness

Mental disorder involves alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with significant distress and impaired daily functioning.
20% of adults experience a mental disorder in a given year; half of Canadians aged 40 have a mental disorder.
Mood/anxiety disorders are the most common type.

Etiology of Mental Illness

Etiology (causation and origin) of mental illness includes genetic, biological, psychological, and social factors.

Patterns of Mental Illness

Social Causation Hypothesis: Lower socioeconomic status and fewer resources contribute to mental illness.
Social Selection Hypothesis: Mental illness can lead to lower socioeconomic status due to difficulties in daily functioning.

Costs of Mental Illness

Individual Costs: Unemployment or underemployment.
Family Costs: Impaired parent-child bonding and financial burdens.
Societal Costs: Lost tax revenue, health care costs, and global economic costs. Globally, 80% of people with mental illness do not receive treatment, while in Canada, 50% do not. Reasons include lack of services, negative perceptions of treatment, and discomfort with self-disclosure/stigmatization.

Controlling Mental Disorders

Stigmatization: Becoming an outsider, often depicted as violent, criminal and dangerous by media.
Medicalization: Defining, diagnosing, and treating a condition within a medical framework.

Misperception of Mental Illness

The public often misperceives mental illness, believing individuals experiencing mental distress can feign or fake symptoms.
The burden of proof of the mental illness is on the suspect, rather than the prosecution proving guilt.
NCRMD (Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder) is a legal defense, and, in some cases, the outcome in court may be the accused is sent to a hospital for the rest of their life.

Release Date

In jail, release dates are known. In hospitals, release dates may not be clear and can be withheld from the patient.

Reasons for High Healthcare Costs

High doctor and drug company salaries consume a significant portion of healthcare budgets (e.g., 35% of Canadian healthcare spending).
50% of Canadians are projected to suffer from some mental illness before age 40.

CART Teams Program

Mental health professionals accompany police officers in situations involving mental health crisis.

Medicalization of Society

Pressure to rush to doctors for quick fixes instead of addressing underlying issues. Medication often masks symptoms rather than resolves the problem.

Evolution of Medical Treatment

Treatment initially involved religious or spiritual practices, then prisons/madhouses. Later, asylums and psychiatric institutions emerged and community treatment is an ongoing goal.

Deinstitutionalization

Shift from institutionalized mental health care to community-based services that started in the 1960s.
Associated issues include homelessness and criminality among some groups experiencing mental illness.

Criticism of Diagnostic Systems

Common criticism of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is its tendency to label mental health, even for those who exhibit symptoms without a mental health condition. Those who received the diagnosis experienced the subsequent 'stigma' which impacted their perception of their mental illness and further exacerbated their 'distress'.

White people with mental illnesses are more likely to be medically treated. Black people with similar mental health issues are more likely to be criminalized.

Religion and Mental Illness

Throughout history, religious practices both exacerbated and alleviated stigma associated with mental health. Examples include demonization, persecution (witch hunts), treatment.

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Test your knowledge on mental disorders, their prevalence, and societal impacts. This quiz covers various aspects of mental health, including demographics, stigmatization, and treatment challenges. Ideal for those interested in psychology and mental health advocacy.