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Which group draws on their own life-changing experiences and journey of recovery to support others?
Which group draws on their own life-changing experiences and journey of recovery to support others?
- Family members
- Lived Experience workers (correct)
- Community volunteers
- Medical professionals
What term is used to describe a person who identifies as having a lived experience of a mental health condition?
What term is used to describe a person who identifies as having a lived experience of a mental health condition?
- Participant
- Consumer (correct)
- Survivor
- Patient
What might hinder the full and effective participation of individuals with long-term mental impairments in society?
What might hinder the full and effective participation of individuals with long-term mental impairments in society?
- Barriers like discrimination and stigma (correct)
- Empathy
- Inclusion
- Equality
What term is used to refer to individuals who have firsthand experience of mental illness or mental health challenges?
What term is used to refer to individuals who have firsthand experience of mental illness or mental health challenges?
Which workforce is known for its unique knowledge, abilities, and attributes in supporting others based on personal experiences?
Which workforce is known for its unique knowledge, abilities, and attributes in supporting others based on personal experiences?
Which role involves supporting someone through mental health challenges, service use, and periods of personal recovery?
Which role involves supporting someone through mental health challenges, service use, and periods of personal recovery?
What term is commonly used to describe conditions diagnosed by a medical professional that significantly affect how a person thinks, feels, and interacts with others?
What term is commonly used to describe conditions diagnosed by a medical professional that significantly affect how a person thinks, feels, and interacts with others?
According to the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), what is a mental disorder characterized by?
According to the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), what is a mental disorder characterized by?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a mental illness in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a mental illness in the text?
What term covers other mental states associated with significant distress, psychological fatigue, and impairment in functioning?
What term covers other mental states associated with significant distress, psychological fatigue, and impairment in functioning?
Which condition is characterized by symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, and psychological fatigue?
Which condition is characterized by symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, and psychological fatigue?
What does personal lived experience refer to in the context of mental health?
What does personal lived experience refer to in the context of mental health?
Which of the following disorders is described as reflecting a dysfunction in psychological, biological, or developmental processes?
Which of the following disorders is described as reflecting a dysfunction in psychological, biological, or developmental processes?
Why is language considered powerful in the context of mental health?
Why is language considered powerful in the context of mental health?
Which term is suggested to be more negative than 'person experiencing' in the text?
Which term is suggested to be more negative than 'person experiencing' in the text?
What is an essential consideration when using language in mental health contexts?
What is an essential consideration when using language in mental health contexts?
How does language impact mental health stigma according to the text?
How does language impact mental health stigma according to the text?
According to the Recovery-oriented Language Guide, what is an important aspect to remember about language use?
According to the Recovery-oriented Language Guide, what is an important aspect to remember about language use?
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Study Notes
Peer Support Workers
- Draw on their own life-changing experiences and journey of recovery to support others
- Known for their unique knowledge, abilities, and attributes in supporting others based on personal experiences
Lived Experience
- Refers to individuals who have firsthand experience of mental illness or mental health challenges
- Personal lived experience refers to an individual's personal experience of mental health conditions or challenges
Mental Health Conditions
- Conditions diagnosed by a medical professional that significantly affect how a person thinks, feels, and interacts with others
- According to the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), a mental disorder is characterized by a clinically recognizable set of symptoms or behaviors associated with distress or impairment
- Examples include mental illnesses, mental health challenges, and mental disorders
Mental Illness
- Not listed as a mental illness in the text: psychological fatigue
- Examples include anxiety, depression, and psychotic disorders
Other Mental States
- Covers other mental states associated with significant distress, psychological fatigue, and impairment in functioning
- Examples include burnout and compassion fatigue
Language in Mental Health
- Language is considered powerful in the context of mental health because it can impact mental health stigma and influence how people think about and respond to mental health conditions
- An essential consideration when using language in mental health contexts is to avoid perpetuating stigma and promote recovery-oriented language
- The term "consumer" is suggested to be more negative than "person experiencing"
- According to the Recovery-oriented Language Guide, an important aspect to remember about language use is to prioritize language that is respectful, person-centered, and empowering
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