Addictions & Mental Health – Finals Notes

This set of flashcards covers key concepts, terms, and principles related to addictions and mental health.

Transtheoretical Model of Change

A model proposing that change occurs in stages (e.g., Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance) and involves various processes.

Pre-Contemplation

The stage where the client has no intention of changing their behavior.

Contemplation

The stage where the client is aware of the problem but is ambivalent about making a change.

Preparation

The stage where the client is ready to take action within the next 30 days.

Action

The stage where the client is actively changing their behavior.

Maintenance

The stage where the client has sustained changes for 6+ months.

Motivational Interviewing

A person-centered counseling method that explores and resolves a client's ambivalence about behavior change.

OARS

An acronym representing core skills in Motivational Interviewing: Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries.

Change Talk

Any language that argues for making a change or exploring new ideas.

Sustain Talk

Language that favors the status quo and expresses resistance to change.

Cognitive Dissonance

The tension that results when a person's actions contradict their beliefs or values, motivating them to change.

Resilience

The ability to recover from difficulties and adapt to change.

Harm Reduction

An approach that minimizes negative consequences of substance use without requiring complete cessation.

Trauma-Informed Care

An approach to care that recognizes the impact of trauma and seeks to avoid re-traumatization.

Ambivalence

An internal conflict about change; a natural part of the change process.

Assessment Trap

A disengagement trap focusing too much on information gathering without exploring motivation.

Expert Trap

A disengagement trap where the counselor acts as if they have all the answers, which can alienate the client.

Feminist Approaches

Therapeutic perspectives addressing addiction as a result of social inequalities and seeking to empower marginalized individuals.

Dual Treatment Requirement

Best practice for treating both mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously.

Indicated Prevention

Intervention aimed at individuals already using substances to prevent worsening addiction.

Selective Prevention

Intervention focusing on specific high-risk groups to prevent addiction.

Universal Prevention

Prevention strategies targeting the general population to stop substance use before it starts.