Question 1

List and briefly discuss three reasons why people who experience mental illness do not seek treatment.

Accepted Answer

Stigma, shame, discrimination, people are not aware of their condition, inability to afford treatment, fear of the system, belief that their symptoms are physical rather than psychological

Question 2

Social workers constitute the largest group of mental health professionals in the United States

Accepted Answer

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, social workers are the largest group of mental health professionals in the United States.

Question 3

The Recovery Movement refers to:&#10;A)Efforts in New Orleans to help people with mental illness to recover after Hurricane Katrina.&#10;B)A move away from the medical, disease-based focus of mental health treatment, to a wellness and recovery-based model.&#10;C)A system of half-way houses designed to help people recovering from substance abuse.&#10;D)A 1960s mental health movement by consumers that proved ineffective.

Accepted Answer

The Recovery Movement refers to a shift in mental health treatment towards a wellness and recovery-based model, moving away from the traditional medical, disease-based focus. It emphasizes the empowerment of individuals with mental illness and their ability to manage their own recovery process.

Question 4

The Mental Health Parity Act does which of the following?&#10;A)Forces people with a mental illness to accept treatment&#10;B)Requires insurance companies to provide mental health coverage regardless of preexisting condition&#10;C)Prohibits insurers from imposing lifetime- and annual-benefit limits on mental health services that are not imposed on physical health care&#10;D)Requires insurance companies to provide the same mental health coverage to children that it provides to adults

Accepted Answer

The Mental Health Parity Act prohibits insurers from imposing lifetime- and annual-benefit limits on mental health services that are not imposed on physical health care. It does not force people with a mental illness to accept treatment, require insurance companies to provide mental health coverage regardless of preexisting condition, or require insurance companies to provide the same mental health coverage to children that it provides to adults.

Question 5

Due to high levels of stress in their lives, people in higher socioeconomic groups have higher rates of mental illness than do people in lower socioeconomic groups.

Accepted Answer

People in lower socioeconomic groups often face more stressors such as financial instability, lack of access to healthcare, and unsafe living conditions, which can contribute to higher rates of mental illness compared to those in higher socioeconomic groups.

Question 6

Which of the following best defines &#34;Evidence-based practice&#34;?&#10;A)It is a multidisciplinary team-based approach&#10;B)It draws on research to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of interventions&#10;C)It is culturally sensitive and provides culturally relevant services&#10;D)It teaches skills needed to function as normally as possible in the community

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice is an approach that involves using current, best available evidence from research to guide decision-making when evaluating effectiveness and appropriateness of interventions. It is considered a key component in providing high-quality, effective healthcare services.

Question 7

It has been estimated that one-third of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have&#10;A)received a diagnosis of a mental health problem, most often post-traumatic stress disorder or depression&#10;B)mental health issues that get better the longer they are out of service&#10;C)bipolar disorder&#10;D)severe alcoholism

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies have shown that a significant proportion of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have received a diagnosis of a mental health problem, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression. One study estimated that about one-third of returning veterans had a mental health condition. While some veterans may experience improvement over time, many require ongoing treatment and support for their mental health needs. Bipolar disorder and severe alcoholism may also occur among veterans, but these are not as commonly reported as PTSD and depression.

Question 8

A cognitive-behavioral approach is the only treatment that has been found to be effective in treating most kinds of mental illness.

Accepted Answer

While cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be effective for many mental health conditions, it is not the only effective treatment. Other treatments such as medication, psychoanalytic therapy, and interpersonal therapy may also be effective for certain individuals and conditions. It is important to work with a mental health professional to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual's unique needs.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about mental health care in the US is the most accurate?&#8203;&#10;A)Costs for mental health care have remained constant while the costs of physical health care have risen dramatically&#10;B)Almost all insurance plans offer the same benefits for mental health treatment as they do for the treatment of physical health problems&#10;C)Rather than being a single system, the delivery of mental health services is actually a loose network of various services&#10;D)Psychiatrists provide the vast majority of mental health services in the US

Accepted Answer

Mental health care in the US is not a single system, but rather a range of services provided by different providers, organizations, and facilities. This can make accessing care more challenging, as people may not know where to turn or may not have access to certain types of care within their area or insurance coverage. Costs for mental health care have not necessarily remained constant and insurance coverage for mental health treatment is not always equal to coverage for physical health problems. Psychiatrists are one type of mental health provider but not the only one, as other professionals such as psychologists, social workers, and counselors also offer mental health services.

Question 10

During the mental health movement in the 19th century it was thought that mental illness stemmed from violations of physical, mental and moral laws. This was known as the community mental health movement.

Accepted Answer

The belief that mental illness stemmed from violations of physical, mental, and moral laws was a part of the moral treatment movement in the 19th century, not the community mental health movement, which began in the mid-20th century focusing on deinstitutionalization and community-based care.

Question 11

Jails and prisons in the US currently house a larger number of people with mental illness than do state mental hospitals.

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Question 12

The most common reason for hospital admissions nationwide is a biological psychiatric condition, such as bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia.

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Question 13

Because of successful public education campaigns throughout the U.S., stigma is no longer a problem for people with mental illness.

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Question 14

________________________ refers to the shift in the location of psychiatric care from inpatient facilities, such as public mental hospitals, to the community.

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Question 15

Briefly explain why it can be difficult to assess and diagnosis mental disorders in older adults.

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Question 16

List three reasons why members of non-dominant groups are less likely to seek help from human service professionals.

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Question 17

Due to a lack of appropriate training, self-help groups are of no use in providing services for those with a mental illness.

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Question 18

Briefly explain why defining &#34;mental health&#34; and &#34;mental illness&#34; is not a simple matter.

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Deck 10: Mental Health Services