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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.

Economic Stability

A key social determinant of health referring to the financial resources available to individuals and communities.

Mental Hygiene

The art of preserving the mind against deteriorating influences, introduced by William Sweetzer in 1843.

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.

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.

Deinstitutionalization

The process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services.

Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)

Legislation passed in California in 2004 aiming to transform the mental health system and improve quality of life.

Implicit Bias

Attitudes and beliefs held on an unconscious level, which may influence behaviors subconsciously.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (up to age 17) that can have lasting effects on health.

Differential Diagnosis

The process of differentiating between two or more conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.

Intersectionality

The interconnectedness of social categories, such as race, gender, and ability, which shape individual experiences.

Transitional Age Youth

Youth aged 16-26 who are too old for pediatric services but not fully ready for adult services.

Thorazine

The first antipsychotic medication introduced, marking a significant change in the treatment of mental illness.

10 Principles in Recovery

Guidelines for recovery including hope, person-driven, many pathways, holistic, and peer support.

Explicit Bias

Attitudes and beliefs held on a conscious level, where individuals are aware of their feelings.

Cultural Sensitivity

Awareness and appreciation of the values and norms characteristic of a cultural, ethnic, or racial group.

Juvenile Delinquency

A violation of a law committed by a person before his or her 18th birthday.

Community Mental Health Act of 1963

Legislation that initiated community-based care for mental health, moving away from institutionalization.

Mandated Reporter

Health care professionals required to report abuse concerning individuals under 18 and over 65.

Emerging Adulthood

Stage identified by Arnett (2000) where individuals aged 18-25 are in transition between adolescence and adulthood.

Trauma

A person’s emotional response to a distressing experience, which can be acute, chronic, or complex.

William Sweetzer

Introduced the concept of mental hygiene in 1843.

Recovery Components

Four key components of recovery: Health, Home, Purpose, and Community.

Older Americans Act

Legislation providing support services for individuals over 60 years old.