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Social Determinants of Health
Conditions in the environment where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes.
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Economic Stability
A key social determinant of health referring to the financial resources available to individuals and communities.
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Mental Hygiene
The art of preserving the mind against deteriorating influences, introduced by William Sweetzer in 1843.
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Recovery Model
A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
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Cultural Competency
Awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs and values and the ability to learn about and honor the different cultures of those you work with.
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Deinstitutionalization
The process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services.
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Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
Legislation passed in California in 2004 aiming to transform the mental health system and improve quality of life.
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Implicit Bias
Attitudes and beliefs held on an unconscious level, which may influence behaviors subconsciously.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (up to age 17) that can have lasting effects on health.
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Differential Diagnosis
The process of differentiating between two or more conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.
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Intersectionality
The interconnectedness of social categories, such as race, gender, and ability, which shape individual experiences.
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Transitional Age Youth
Youth aged 16-26 who are too old for pediatric services but not fully ready for adult services.
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Thorazine
The first antipsychotic medication introduced, marking a significant change in the treatment of mental illness.
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10 Principles in Recovery
Guidelines for recovery including hope, person-driven, many pathways, holistic, and peer support.
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Explicit Bias
Attitudes and beliefs held on a conscious level, where individuals are aware of their feelings.
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Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness and appreciation of the values and norms characteristic of a cultural, ethnic, or racial group.
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Juvenile Delinquency
A violation of a law committed by a person before his or her 18th birthday.
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Community Mental Health Act of 1963
Legislation that initiated community-based care for mental health, moving away from institutionalization.
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Mandated Reporter
Health care professionals required to report abuse concerning individuals under 18 and over 65.
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Emerging Adulthood
Stage identified by Arnett (2000) where individuals aged 18-25 are in transition between adolescence and adulthood.
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Trauma
A person’s emotional response to a distressing experience, which can be acute, chronic, or complex.
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William Sweetzer
Introduced the concept of mental hygiene in 1843.
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Recovery Components
Four key components of recovery: Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.
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Older Americans Act
Legislation providing support services for individuals over 60 years old.
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