Mental Health Chapter 1 Flashcards
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A psychiatric-mental health nurse working at a community mental health center is using epidemiological data to plan the development of programs for the population in the future. For which condition would the nurse work on developing programs?

  • Schizophrenia
  • Post-traumatic stress syndrome
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Depression (correct)

    • Which statement would a nurse integrate into an education plan for a local community group about mental illness and mental disorders?

  • Diagnostic testing is often required to arrive at a diagnosis.
  • Often there is one primary cause that is responsible for the mental disorder.
  • Clusters of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings define mental disorders. (correct)
  • The current belief is that there is an underlying biologic pathology associated with a mental illness.

    • Which manifestation would be included when describing the cultural syndrome, ataque de nervios?

  • Tremors (correct)
  • Muscle aches (correct)
  • Insomnia (correct)
  • Uncontrollable crying (correct)

    • Which of the following has been well documented as a cultural syndrome?

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

    In which client is the phenomenon of label avoidance most likely to be identified?

    <p>A client who insists that his diagnosis be kept secret because of the perceived risk of 'career suicide'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What finding would lead a nurse to assess that a client is mentally healthy?

    <p>Client talks readily about doing things with friends and family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A nurse studying the distribution patterns of depression in older adults is working in which area?

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

    What is known as the fear and misunderstanding of those with mental illness?

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

    After teaching nursing students about mental health, which statement indicates additional education is needed?

    <p>Mental health involves psychological well-being but not emotional well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is inconsistent with stigmatization?

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

    Which would be associated with stigma?

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

    A psychiatric-mental health nurse is developing a care plan for a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which dimension is the nurse addressing by strengthening the client's social networks?

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

    Which is a myth associated with mental illness?

    <p>People with mental illness are violent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information would the nurse most likely integrate to explain mental illness to a family member?

    <p>Mental illness can cause significant distress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the best ways to counteract the negative effects of stigma?

    <p>Have contact with the stigmatized group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement indicates the need for additional education about the effect of mental health problems on wellness?

    <p>Mental health problems have minimal effect on wellness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A client with depression participates in treatment and is living healthily. Which dimension of recovery does this reflect?

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

    What is the most accurate statement about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5)?

    <p>It specifies criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of recovery is being integrated when developing self-determination and self-direction with a client?

    <p>Recovery is person-driven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In developing a care plan for a client with a mental disorder, which finding would indicate a difficult recovery?

    <p>Self-care dependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are examples of public stigma?

    <p>A television show depicting an individual with mental illness as possessed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the total number of people who have a disorder at a specified time?

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

    What is the most accurate statement about the DSM-5?

    <p>Boundaries separating disorders are not absolute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term defines the rate of new cases within a defined time period?

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

    Which factors would likely impact mental health according to literature reviews?

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

    What type of stigma occurs when a person avoids treatment fearing being labeled mentally ill?

    <p>Label avoidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does point prevalence refer to in epidemiological studies?

    <p>Proportion of individuals with the disorder at a specified point in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of recovery is being addressed by finding a stable group home for a homeless client with PTSD?

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

    Which principle of recovery is being integrated when assisting a client with defining life goals?

    <p>Recovery is person-driven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To calculate the annual incidence of schizophrenia in a community, what information is necessary?

    <p>The prevalence at the beginning and end of the year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the single most important goal for a person with a mental disorder?

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

    What action can a nurse suggest to reduce stigma associated with mental illness?

    <p>Encourage contact with individuals with mental illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement indicates self-stigma in a client diagnosed with depression?

    <p>'I am of no use to society because of my mental illness.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mental Health and Mental Disorders Overview

    • Depression is the leading burden of disease to focus on for community programs.
    • Mental disorders are defined by clusters of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
    • Cultural syndrome ataque de nervios includes symptoms like muscle aches and uncontrollable crying.

    Cultural Syndromes

    • Susto is a well-documented cultural syndrome.
    • Understanding cultural syndromes enhances mental health care and diagnosis.

    Label Avoidance Phenomenon

    • Label avoidance occurs when individuals fear the consequences of a mental illness label.
    • Example: A client may keep their diagnosis a secret to avoid perceived risks like "career suicide."

    Mental Health Assessment

    • Indicators of mental health: social interactions, coping mechanisms, realistic perceptions, self-awareness.
    • Recovery-oriented care should strengthen social supports to assist recovery.

    Stigma in Mental Health

    • Stigma includes prejudice and discrimination towards those with mental illness.
    • Public stigma examples: portrayals of individuals with mental illness as dangerous in media and misunderstandings from society.

    Recovery Principles

    • Recovery is person-driven and encompasses goals such as empowerment and healthy living.
    • Assessment focuses on dimensions like health, community, and home environments.

    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

    • DSM-5 specifies criteria for diagnosing mental disorders but may have overlapping boundaries.
    • It does not categorize based on different axes but standardizes mental disorder criteria.

    Epidemiological Factors

    • Prevalence indicates total existing cases of disorders in a population at a set time.
    • Incidence measures new cases of mental health conditions over a defined period.
    • Social determinants impacting mental health include poverty, unemployment, and trauma.

    Stigmatization and Misconceptions

    • Stigma negatively affects individuals and families; approval is not associated with stigma.
    • Myths about mental illness include the belief that individuals with mental health issues are violent.

    Recovery Goals

    • Major goal of recovery: to assist individuals in managing mental disorders effectively.
    • Self-direction and personal goals are key aspects of recovery.

    Interaction with Stigmatized Groups

    • Encouraging interaction with people experiencing mental illness can help combat stigma.
    • Peer support and understanding are essential to recovery and community integration.

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