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1
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What is mental health?

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syndrome marked by clinically disturbance in an individuals cognition, emotion, regulation or behavior

2
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Why is there a treatment gap?

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stigma, lack of access

3
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What is a characterization by others of disgrace or reproach based on individual characteristics?

A

stigma

4
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Where are most mental disorders seen?

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primary care

5
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What are the advantages of integration?

A

reduces stigma, improves access. improves prevention, faster identification, cost effective, better follow-up

6
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What are the challenges to successful integration?

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extra training, lack of confidence, billing, available time

7
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Who created the DSM-5?

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American Psychiatric Association

8
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What is the term for promoting well-being and preventing mental health disorders via education and early treatment?

A

prevention

9
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What is the term for a nonmedical process that consists of interactions btw trained therapist and someone seeking psychological care?

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psychotherapy

10
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What is integrating the best available research evidence with practitioner expertise and with patient characteristics and preference?

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Evidence Based Practice EBP

11
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What is mindful practice?

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reflection, self monitoring, self awareness

12
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How do you enhance mindfulness?

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be present and attentive, use self questioning, use observation, thinking out loud, meditation, journal

13
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What is the tendency to search for information that confirms or supports our current theory regardless of contradictory evidence?

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confirmation bias

14
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What is emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, perceived clinical effectiveness?

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burnout

15
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What contributes to burnout?

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poor health, poor job performance, substance use, impaired cognitive abilities, low academic performance

16
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What is the active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence?

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wellness