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What did the US Surgeon General identify as a 'primary barrier' to treatment and recovery?
What did the US Surgeon General identify as a 'primary barrier' to treatment and recovery?
- Non-adherence to prescribed services
- Quality and effectiveness of mental health treatments
- Stigma of mental illness (correct)
- Lack of access to mental health services
What percentage of individuals with psychiatric disorders fail to seek treatment?
What percentage of individuals with psychiatric disorders fail to seek treatment?
- 40%
- 10%
- 20%
- 30% (correct)
What do dictionary definitions of stigma focus on?
What do dictionary definitions of stigma focus on?
- Positive differentiation attached to some members of society
- A mark of honor associated with a particular quality
- An indication of superiority attached to certain individuals
- A visible sign of disgrace associated with a particular quality, person, or circumstance (correct)
What are the commonly held stereotypes about individuals with mental illness mentioned in the text?
What are the commonly held stereotypes about individuals with mental illness mentioned in the text?
According to Corrigan (2004), what are the 4 social-cognitive processes related to stigma?
According to Corrigan (2004), what are the 4 social-cognitive processes related to stigma?
What is the primary focus of stigma as mentioned in Arboleda-Florez & Sartorius (2008)?
What is the primary focus of stigma as mentioned in Arboleda-Florez & Sartorius (2008)?
What is one of the indicators of the stigma from everyday life mentioned in the text?
What is one of the indicators of the stigma from everyday life mentioned in the text?
What is one approach that may diminish aspects of the public stigma experienced by people with mental illness?
What is one approach that may diminish aspects of the public stigma experienced by people with mental illness?
What is one strategy mentioned in the text that can help diminish stigma associated with mental health?
What is one strategy mentioned in the text that can help diminish stigma associated with mental health?
Based on the text, what do prejudicial attitudes towards people with mental illness involve?
Based on the text, what do prejudicial attitudes towards people with mental illness involve?
Which group should encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment?
Which group should encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment?
What is one type of discriminatory practice mentioned in the text?
What is one type of discriminatory practice mentioned in the text?
What does self-stigma involve?
What does self-stigma involve?
"I don’t want to be near someone with mental illness" is an example of:
"I don’t want to be near someone with mental illness" is an example of:
"All people with mental illness are dangerous" represents which type of negative stereotyping?
"All people with mental illness are dangerous" represents which type of negative stereotyping?
"Therapists and clinicians must encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment" is a strategy related to:
"Therapists and clinicians must encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment" is a strategy related to:
What percentage of individuals with psychiatric disorders seek treatment according to the text?
What percentage of individuals with psychiatric disorders seek treatment according to the text?
What did the US Surgeon General identify as a 'primary barrier' to treatment and recovery?
What did the US Surgeon General identify as a 'primary barrier' to treatment and recovery?
What do dictionary definitions focus on in relation to stigma?
What do dictionary definitions focus on in relation to stigma?
According to Corrigan (2004), what percentage of individuals with severe disorders fail to obtain treatment?
According to Corrigan (2004), what percentage of individuals with severe disorders fail to obtain treatment?
What is the relevance of stigma according to Corrigan (2004)?
What is the relevance of stigma according to Corrigan (2004)?
What is one of the strategies mentioned in the text to diminish stigma associated with mental health?
What is one of the strategies mentioned in the text to diminish stigma associated with mental health?
What do prejudicial attitudes towards people with mental illness involve?
What do prejudicial attitudes towards people with mental illness involve?
Which type of negative stereotyping does the statement 'All people with mental illness are dangerous' represent?
Which type of negative stereotyping does the statement 'All people with mental illness are dangerous' represent?
What is one indicator of the stigma from everyday life mentioned in the text?
What is one indicator of the stigma from everyday life mentioned in the text?
Which group should encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment, as per the text?
Which group should encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment, as per the text?
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Study Notes
Stigma and Mental Illness
- The US Surgeon General identified stigma as a 'primary barrier' to treatment and recovery.
- 60% of individuals with psychiatric disorders fail to seek treatment.
- Dictionary definitions of stigma focus on negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards individuals with mental illness.
- Commonly held stereotypes about individuals with mental illness include "I don’t want to be near someone with mental illness" and "All people with mental illness are dangerous".
- Corrigan (2004) identified four social-cognitive processes related to stigma: stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and self-stigma.
- The primary focus of stigma, as mentioned in Arboleda-Florez & Sartorius (2008), is on the negative consequences of labeling someone as mentally ill.
- Everyday life indicators of stigma include "I don’t want to be near someone with mental illness".
- One approach that may diminish aspects of the public stigma experienced by people with mental illness is to encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment.
- Strategy to diminish stigma associated with mental health is to encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment.
Prejudice and Discrimination
- Prejudicial attitudes towards people with mental illness involve negative emotions, beliefs, and behaviors.
- Therapists and clinicians should encourage the client to actively participate in all aspects of treatment.
- One type of discriminatory practice is excluding people with mental illness from social and economic opportunities.
- Self-stigma involves applying negative stereotypes to oneself, leading to low self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Treatment and Recovery
- 40% of individuals with psychiatric disorders seek treatment according to the text.
- The US Surgeon General identified stigma as a 'primary barrier' to treatment and recovery.
- Corrigan (2004) found that 60% of individuals with severe disorders fail to obtain treatment due to stigma.
- The relevance of stigma, according to Corrigan (2004), is that it leads to negative consequences, including social exclusion and low self-esteem.
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