Author Question: Which comment most clearly shows a speaker views mental illness with stigma? a. Some mental ... (Read 47 times)

lilldybug07 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which comment most clearly shows a speaker views mental illness with stigma?

a. Some mental illnesses are inherited.
b. Most people with mental illness are unmotivated.
c. Severe environmental stress sometimes causes mental illness.
d. Some mental illnesses are brain disorders resulting from changes in how impulses are transmitted.

Question 2

A nurse who leads group therapy for a group of depressed patients plans to implement a plan of exercise for each patient. The rationale to use when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that exercise:

a. has an antidepressant effect comparable to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
b. prevents damage from overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
c. improves circulation and oxygenation to the brain and other organs.
d. detoxifies the body by ridding it of metabolic wastes and other toxins.

janeli1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Stigma refers to stereotypical, negative beliefs. With respect to mental health and mental illness, stigma often leads to discrimination and uncaring attitudes. Mental illness has multiple causes, including stress, changes in brain structure or function, and genetic transmission.

Answer to Question 2

A
Endorphins produced during exercise result in improvement in mood and lowered anxiety. The other options are not accurate.