Mental Health Services Review

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from the mental health services lecture, including definitions of mental health and illness, the DSM, roles of social workers, stigma, and advocacy.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.

Mental Illness

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, leading to various levels of distress or impairment in functioning.

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a manual used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders.

Deinstitutionalization

The process of reducing the population of mental health institutions and promoting community-based care.

Community Mental Health

Mental health services provided within the community rather than in an institutional setting, emphasizing accessibility and normalization.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Anxiety Disorders

A group of mental health disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear.

Social Worker

A professional who helps individuals, families, and communities to enhance their well-being by addressing the environmental, social, and psychological factors affecting their lives.

Stigma

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person, often leading to social discredit.

Mental Health Parity Act

A U.S. law that requires insurance companies to provide the same level of coverage for mental health conditions as they do for physical health conditions.

Advocacy in Mental Health

The act of supporting or arguing for the cause of individuals with mental health issues, promoting awareness and policy changes.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures regarding mental health.

Holistic Approach

An approach that considers the whole person, including their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.

Consumer Movement

A movement where individuals with mental health conditions and their families advocate for better care, rights, and respect.

Psychopharmacology

The study of the use of medications in treating mental health disorders.

Social Determinants of Health

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, which affect their health outcomes.