Author Question: Identify and describe prevention of mental disorders. Discuss what stigma associated with mental ... (Read 83 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Identify and describe prevention of mental disorders. Discuss what stigma associated with mental disorders is, what its consequences can be, and how to prevent it.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

So-called dissociation is quite common and presents in various forms of temporary distraction or separation. When the separation becomes sufficiently severe as to disrupt consciousness, memory, or identity, the condition is then known as

a. conversion disorder.
b. dissociative disorder.
c. dysfunctional amnesia.
d. psychogenic disruption.

cascooper22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Student responses should include
- primary prevention targets groups of people who have not developed a disorderto decrease overall
rates of a given problem.
- secondary prevention addresses problems while they are still manageable and before they become resistant to intervention
- tertiary prevention reduces duration and negative effects of a mental disorder after it occurs in an individual
- stigma occurs when a person is viewed negatively by others based on an individual characteristic, such as a diagnosis with a mental disorder
-stigma associated with mental disorder can result in discrimination, social avoidance, and failure to seek treatment
- stigma can be fought via education and by promoting personal contact with those with a mental disorder

Answer to Question 2

b