Review of Learning Styles, Mental Illness, and Communication

Flashcards about learning styles, mental illness, and person-first language

Visual Learning Style

Uses visual objects like graphs and charts. Individuals with this style can read body language well, have good aesthetic perception, memorize information easily, and prefer seeing information written down.

Auditory Learning Style

Retains information through hearing and speaking. Individuals prefer being told how to do things, summarize out loud for memorization, notice aspects of speaking, and may concentrate better with soft music.

Kinesthetic Learning Style

Uses a hands-on approach to learning. Individuals tend to be better in math and science, prefer demonstrating over explaining verbally, and prefer group work.

Mental Illness

A health condition affecting a person's thinking, emotion, or behavior that interferes with major life activities, impacting the ability to relate to others and function daily.

Person First Language

Emphasizes the person rather than the condition (e.g., 'living with a mental health condition' instead of 'the mentally ill') to avoid stereotypes and stigma.

Building Rapport

Establishing a relationship with an individual or family member to create an impact and support them through whatever challenges they are facing.

Cultural Competency

Understanding and considering cultural differences when interacting with individuals or family members to provide appropriate and effective support.

Scope of Service

Assisting and supporting family members to navigate multiple agencies and human service systems like basic needs, health, behavioral health, and education.