WHO definition of mental health - a state of mental well-being in which one can cope with
the demands of daily life
WHO definition of mental illness - a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's
cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour.
mental health problems - A disturbance temporarily interferes with how a person thinks,
feels, and behaves but to a lesser extent that diagnostic criteria for mental illness are
met.
protective factors for mental health - Answer act to decrease the risk or severity of
mental illness. eg supportive environment, resilience, easy temperament, access to
health resources
risk factors for mental health - Answer that increase the risk or severity of mental
illness. eg drug and alcohol use, isolation, stress, chronic illness.
Cultural Competence - Response describes the ability of the health professional to
understand, communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures
Cultural Sensitivity - Response describes knowledge, awareness and acceptance of
other cultures
stereotype - Response a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a
particular type of person or thing.
stigmatization - Label in reaction to a negative stereotype; a mark of shame connected
with particular circumstance, attribute, or individuals. stigma can result in individuals
not seeking help, reduced self-esteem, and lessens recovery and personal
, empowerment
discrimination - Response to unjust or prejudicial treatment based on group or category
of persons
Victorian Mental Health Act (2014) - Answer the legal rights of clients and carers when
receiving treatment and care from a mental health service. When a client is under the
assessment order of the VMHA, the RN can initiate nursing care and interventions either
when the client gives informed consent or when the treatment is required as a matter of
urgency to prevent serious deterioration or serious harm to themselves or another
person.
Mental State Exam: Answer The MSE provides a snap shot of the person's current
presentation and current mental state at one moment in time, which can be compared in
the future, and identify needs of concern for which interventions can be planned.
Components of an MSE - Answer Appearance
Behaviour
Speech
Mood and affect
Perception
Thought content
Thought form
Insight
Judgment
Memory
Orientation
Cognition
Appearance - Answer general appearance. Take into account dressing for the weather,
hygiene, grooming, height and weight.
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