Exam 15 - Mental Health Concepts

<p>Demons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frustration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adaptation is the ability to adjust to changing life situations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can lead to maladaptive behaviors if overused. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can accelerate the recovery process through participation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A lack of flexible behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electroconvulsive therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drastic reduction in funding for the mental health system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocating for the mentally ill and improving their care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Returning individuals to their home environment as soon as possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ability to suppress all emotions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They will develop a set of predictable behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ego (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deterioration of mental health and dysfunctional behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To serve as a moral censoring force influenced by rewards or punishments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can occur due to overwhelming situations leading to maladaptive behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the interplay between genetics and environmental interactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An ascribed role is involuntary, while an assumed role is chosen by the individual. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-esteem consists of thoughts and feelings regarding worth, while self-concept encompasses all self-perceptions and interactions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A stressor can vary and might include physical or social situations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different levels of anxiety correspond with specific observable behaviors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An individual's perception of stress determines their response to it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher anxiety levels can immobilize coping skills and result in emotional chaos. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps individuals grow and adapt to change. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals learn various coping mechanisms in response to anxiety as they develop. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mental illness or emotional problems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To gather personal resources or drive to achieve goals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person's ability to cope with and adapt to daily stresses.

A manifestation of dysfunction (behavioral, psychological, and biological); conspicuous, threatening, and disruptive behavior that deviates from social norms.

Mental health fluctuates along a range from unwell to well.

Inherited traits, childhood experiences, and life circumstances influence mental well-being.

How a person acts in everyday activities.

Illness and hospitalization can affect someone's behavior and emotional state.

People have unique personal qualities and resources that affect how they react to change.

A person's mental health depends partially on their current circumstances and available support network.

National data indicates a significant portion of US adults received therapy for mental health in 2014.

A significant number of adults experience mental health issues, requiring treatment and support

Approximately 50% of US adults will experience a mental health disorder during their lifetime.

Early methods viewed mental illness as demonic possession, treating it with exorcisms, physical punishment, or banishment.

A historical belief that mental illness stemmed from an imbalance of bodily fluids (humors).

A 16th-century English institution for the mentally ill, famously called "Bedlam."

Philippe Pinel advocated humane treatment of the mentally ill, emphasizing observation and records.

Despite Dr. Rush's efforts, harsh treatments were prevalent in the US during the early period.

Mental illness profoundly affects daily living, impacting interpersonal relationships, decision-making, and ability to cope with life's challenges.

Nurses play a vital role in assessing, supporting, and intervening with patients facing mental health challenges, fostering trust.

A range of mental well-being, from healthy functioning to mental illness.

Characteristics of someone functioning normally on the mental health continuum.

Inability to cope with overwhelming situations; maladaptive behavior, often anxiety-driven.

Consistent set of attitudes and behaviours unique to an individual, shaped by genetics and environment.

Framework for personality development based on mastering life tasks.

Personality structure includes the id, ego, and superego; awareness levels: conscious, preconscious ,and unconscious.

Self-concept is made up of personal identity, body image, role, and self-esteem.

Expected behaviors of an individual in a particular social position.

Innate ability to heal oneself, influenced by mental attitude.

Dix campaigned for improved mental health care by advocating for mental hospitals and funding, resulting in significant advancements.

Beers's firsthand experience in a mental hospital, documented in his book, led to the formation of organizations focused on mental health prevention and stigma reduction.

Treatments for mental illness in this era included harmful practices like bleeding, starvation, beatings, purging, and confinement.

A 1930s treatment for schizophrenia, involving electrical impulses to the brain.

A surgical procedure used in the 1930s to sever the frontal lobes from the thalamus to reduce violent behavior, now considered unethical.

A pivotal event in psychiatric medicine, establishing research funding for mental illness causes, prevention, and treatment.

Medications that allowed patients to be treated in hospitals, manage their behavior, and participate in community settings.

The movement to release psychiatric patients from institutions to receive care in the community.

Comprehensive mental health care bill, a result of the President's Commission on Mental Health.

Act that reduced mental health system funding, transferring it to community-based programs, leading to consequences such as rapid deinstitutionalization.

Significant reductions in state mental health programs (approximately $1.6 billion).

Mental health principles are integrated into various healthcare settings, emphasizing emotional support for all patients.

A role assigned without personal choice, e.g., gender.

A role selected by an individual, e.g., occupation.

Assessment of personal worth; thoughts and feelings about oneself.

Frame of reference for experiences; includes perceptions, values, behaviors, and interactions.

Body's nonspecific response to demand; can be pleasant or unpleasant.

Situation, activity, or event causing stress. (physical, social, economic, etc.).

Negative feelings due to stress caused by an individual's perception.

Vague feeling of apprehension from a perceived threat, often unknown.

Different intensities of anxiety affecting behavior (from mild to severe).

Personal drive to complete a task or reach a goal; gathering resources.

An inner drive prompted by anticipating rewards or punishments associated with completing a task.

The emotional response when something hinders goal-oriented actions.

A mental struggle, either conscious or unconscious, caused by opposing thoughts, ideas, or emotional forces.

The ability to adjust to changing situations using different strategies.

Responses used to decrease stress-induced anxiety without changing the goal.

Unconscious ways to protect yourself from stressful situations.

Illness impacts mental state, reducing control and potentially altering self-image.

The stages individuals experience when becoming ill, from recognizing symptoms to seeking professional help.