Question 1

Consumer-operated services are not a vital part of the mental-health-service system.

Accepted Answer

Consumer-operated services play a crucial role in the mental health service system by offering peer support, advocacy, and empowerment, which complement traditional mental health services and contribute to holistic care and recovery.

Question 2

Initial implementation of deinstitutionalization is believed to have led to&#10;A)a decline in consumer advocacy&#10;B)fewer people with mental illness going to jail or prison&#10;C)less recidivism&#10;D)more people with mental illness becoming homeless&#10;E)more reliance on the mental-health system

Accepted Answer

The initial implementation of deinstitutionalization, which aimed to move people with mental illness out of large psychiatric hospitals and into community-based treatments, inadvertently led to an increase in homelessness among this population. This was largely due to insufficient community resources and supports to adequately care for and house individuals with mental health needs outside of institutional settings.

Question 3

The National Mental Health Association evolved from&#10;A)The Anti-Insane Asylum Society&#10;B)Fountain House&#10;C)The National Committee on Mental Hygiene&#10;D)The Network Against Psychiatric Assault&#10;E)WANA

Accepted Answer

The National Mental Health Association, now known as Mental Health America, evolved from The National Committee for Mental Hygiene, which was founded in 1909 to improve the treatment of the mentally ill and to promote mental health.

Question 4

Which is currently the preferred term to use when referring to persons experiencing mental illness?&#10;A)clients&#10;B)consumers&#10;C)hospital patients&#10;D)inmates&#10;E)psychiatric patients

Accepted Answer

The term "clients" is currently preferred as it is more person-centered and empowering, avoiding the stigma associated with terms like "patients" or "inmates."

Question 5

Which of the following is a rule that most support groups follow?&#10;A)members must actively participate&#10;B)groups must be led by a professional therapist&#10;C)members must have a diagnosed mental illness&#10;D)members must maintain confidentiality&#10;E)members must not express anger towards each other

Accepted Answer

Most support groups emphasize the importance of confidentiality to create a safe and trusting environment where members feel comfortable sharing personal experiences and challenges.

Question 6

Recovery from mental illness is possible if individuals have the proper supports in place.

Accepted Answer

Recovery from mental illness is indeed possible with the right combination of treatments, supports (such as therapy, medication, community support, and rehabilitation services), and personal commitment, allowing many individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Question 7

A group of the anti-psychiatry movement believes that the current mental-health system is &#34;okay.&#34;

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The stated aim of the beginning of deinstitutionalization in the 1950s was to create cost savings for the states.

Accepted Answer

The primary aim of deinstitutionalization in the 1950s was to improve the treatment and living conditions of people with mental illnesses by moving them from large psychiatric hospitals to community-based treatments, facilitated by advances in psychiatric medications. Cost savings were a secondary consideration.

Question 9

Participation in self-help support groups in psychiatric hospitals is voluntary.

Accepted Answer

Participation in self-help support groups in psychiatric hospitals is typically voluntary because forcing patients to participate can be counterproductive to their treatment and recovery process. It respects patient autonomy and the principle of consent.

Question 10

The phrase &#34;&#34;Nothing about us without us&#34;&#34; refers to&#10;A)consumers' belief that they know what is best for them in their recovery from mental and emotional problems&#10;B)consumers who will not stand up or voice opinions for fear of retribution&#10;C)national and local self-help clearinghouses that disseminate information on the Internet&#10;D)support groups that focus on recreational activities and community participation activities&#10;E)transition programs developed at Fountain House

Accepted Answer

The phrase "Nothing about us without us" emphasizes the principle that decisions should not be made about a group of people without their direct involvement, particularly in contexts like mental health, where consumers advocate for having a say in their own recovery processes.

Deck 3: Where Do We Go From Here the Mental Health Consumer Movement in the United States