01 Foundations of Mental Health Practice Free Online FlashCards

What does mental health mean?

Mental health is a state of well-being that supports coping with life’s stresses, using abilities, learning and working, and contributing to community; it is not merely the absence of a mental disorder.

What does recovery-oriented care understand about recovery?

Recovery is an individual process that may involve managing symptoms, building well-being, pursuing meaningful goals, and developing a self-directed life. It does not require one fixed path or symptom-free success.

What does Health mean in the recovery framework?

Health means managing symptoms and supporting physical and emotional well-being.

How do beneficence and nonmaleficence differ?

Beneficence means promoting well-being; nonmaleficence means avoiding harm.

What does informed participation require?

Explain the purpose, likely benefits and risks, alternatives, and relevant limits of care in language the person can understand, supporting choice and self-determination whenever possible.

What is stigma in mental health?

Stigma involves negative stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination directed at people because of mental health conditions.

What are the three elements of the therapeutic relationship?

The partnership connects agreement on goals, agreement on tasks or steps toward those goals, and a trusting bond.

What kinds of conditions shape mental health?

Mental health is shaped by interacting personal, family, community, and social conditions, including relationships, housing, safety, culture, and access to care.

What does Home mean in the recovery framework?

Home means having a safe, stable place to live.

What does Purpose mean in the recovery framework?

Purpose means engaging in meaningful activities, such as work, learning, caregiving, or creative pursuits.

What does Community mean in the recovery framework?

Community means having relationships and social networks that offer support and connection.

How should practitioners uphold competence and accountability?

Practitioners should work within their training, seek supervision or consultation when needed, and make appropriate referrals.