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WHO definition of mental health

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mental wellbeing where individual can realize own abilities, cope with stresses, work productively, make contribution

2
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range of emotional and mental health probs that may be long lasting and may interfere with normal family, school, social, work-related activities

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mental illness

3
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risk/protective factors can be in these three levels:

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individual, relationship, school/community (p209)

4
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first signs of mental illness usually develop between ages ______ and ____

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15;30

5
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4 types of contributing factors:

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biological, environmental, physical, genetic

6
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diff types of mental disorders:

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neurodevelopment, schizophrenia, bipolar, depressive, anxiety, OCD, trauma/stressor, dissociative, somatic, feeding/eating, sleep-wake, sexual dysfunctions, gender dysphoria, disruptive/impulse control, substance related/addictive, neurocognitive, paraphilic, personality

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3 major tasks of MHCC (mental health commission of canada)

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1) develop national mental health strategy
2) oversee development and implementation of anti-stigma and anti-discrimination campaign
3) create Knowledge Exchange Centre with aim of mobilizing evidence based knowledge to improve best practices and increase dialogue about mental health issues

8
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what is stigmatization?

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expression of negative attitudes and behaviours toward individuals who share certain characteristic

9
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essential components of the recovery model?

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holistic approach, hope, is a journey/process, building on strengths, take responsibility of own health/choices, individualized

10
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what is WRAP?

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wellness recovery action plan (peer led mental illness self management program that helps individuals manage illness and provide them with plan when not well)

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two essential characteristics of substance use disorder:

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tolerance and withdrawal

12
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a physio/psycho dependency on drug to sustan sense of well being and to avoid withdrawal

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substance use disorder

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types of substance use disorders

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alcohol, cannabis, stimulant, hallucinogen, opioid

14
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three types of symptoms:

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behavioural, social, physical

15
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4 pillars of national/provincial drug strategies:

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harm reduction, prevention, treatment, enforcement

16
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condition in which person suffers from both mental health issue and substance use disorder

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concurrent disorder

17
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4 mental health issues particularly common in substance users:

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major depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar

18
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what is dual diagnosis?

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when have developmental disability and mental health disorder

19
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protective factors for suicide can be __ or ___

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internal; external

20
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what is a traumatic event?

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person experiences, witnesses, or is confronted with situation that involves actual or threatened death/serious injury/threat to one’s physical integrity or that of others

21
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ppl especially prone to PTSD

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emergency personnel, correctional officers, military, victims of war, refugees and immigrants

22
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PTSD usually occurs ___ after the event

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3 months

23
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women or men more likely get PTSD?

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women

24
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condition of persistent mental and emotional stress occurring as result of injury or severe psycho shock, usually involving disturbed sleep and constant vivid recall of experience with dulled responses to others and world

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PTSD

25
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SW have contributed these 2 key ideas to mental health field:

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1) expand understanding of mental health 2) avoid overusing diagnostic labels

26
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three pronged approach to mental health:

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prevention, treatment, rehab

27
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most important factors for cross cultural work:

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cultural competency, family dynamic, social connections, patience and respect

28
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our experiences can be viewed from these 4 perspectives;

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moods, thoughts, behaviours, physical reactions

29
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who are transitional youth?

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15-24 yr olds transferring from children/youth mental health services to adult services

30
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5 key themes in Yinta

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being seen/heard, strengths, spirituality, sustainable livelihood, social responsibility