NSG 3450 Exam 1 With Quizs and Verified Answers Mental Health - ANSWER defined by the World Health Organization is a state in which a person realizes their potential, can cope with stress, work and contribute to society. Mental Illness - ANSWER interferes developmentally, biologically, or psychologically. Impairs ability to think, regulate emotions and manage behaviors. Definable diagnoses. DSM-V - ANSWER Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th edition What are personal factors that contribute to mental health and well being? - ANSWER genetics, biological, ability to perspective take, response to social cues, involvement in activities, capacity to be resilient. What are social & economic factors that contribute to mental health and well being? - ANSWER availability of resources/ basic needs, access to health care, family relationships and family response to stress. What are environmental factors that contribute to mental health and well being? - ANSWER cultural beliefs, accessibility of places to access resources. Protective factors - ANSWER enhance the likelihood of positive outcomes and lessen the likelihood of negative consequences from exposure to risk. Risk Factors - ANSWER lower likelihood of positive outcomes and increase the likelihood of negative outcomes. Resilience - ANSWER the ability and capacity for people to secure the resources they need to support their well being. What is the most common factor for children who develop resilience? - ANSWER they have at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver, or other adult. Resiliency skills - ANSWER can be strengthened at any age but they are easier developed in childhood. Surgeon General's Report - ANSWER Importance of mental health in relationship to over all health. Supported that there are effective treatments for mental illness. Human Genome Project - ANSWER identify genes in human DNA and the combinations created by DNA pairs. improve databases where the info is stored and address legal issues that may arise from the work. The work is associated with this project supports theories that mental illness is biologically and genetically linked. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - ANSWER patient involvement in treatment decisions, focus on recovery. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHSA) - ANSWER recovery is process towards reaching full potential What are goals for transforming the mental health system in the U.S. - ANSWER 1. Americans understand that mental health is essential to overall health.