psychology assignment

Psyc Assignment3 requirement

Answer questions in part 1 in point form, and questions in part 2 in full sentences, and in your own words. Number and clearly organize your work with spaces between each answer, and 11 or 12 pt font. Your submission must reflect your individual thought and effort.

Part 1

Drawing from this page from the Canadian Mental Health Association https://cmha.ca/fastfacts-about-mental-illness

answer questions 1 to 7 below.

1. Mental illnesses are caused by a complex interplay of what 4 factors? (4 points)

2. . What percentage of Canadians experience a mental illness by the age of 40? (1 point)

3. At any given time, what percentage of the population is experiencing an anxiety disorder? (1 point)

4. Schizophrenia affects an estimated rate of ___ in 100 people, between the ages of 16 to 30 years? (1 point)

5. At present, what portion (or percentage) of Canadian children who need mental health services receive them? (1 point) PART 1 (of 2) Answer the questions below IN POINT FORM Total: 24 points Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) 2

6. What is identified as a major barrier to diagnosis and seeking treatment for mental illnesses? (1 point)

7. Can mental illnesses be treated effectively? (1 point)

8. According to https://cmha.ca/documents/anxiety-disorders , what are four effective treatments for anxiety disorders? (4 points)

Drawing from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders, answer questions 9, 10 and 11 below.

9. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that determinants of mental health and mental disorders include social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental factors. What are 5 more specific examples they provide? (5 points)

10. Worldwide, what are the rates of each of the following illnesses? (3 points) a. Schizophrenia and other psychoses b. Bipolar disorder c. Depression

11. Worldwide there are major gaps between the need and provision of treatment for mental illness. (2 points) a. The WHO indicates that in low- and middle-income countries, what percentage of people with mental disorders do NOT receive treatment? b. How does the WHO characterize (describe) the quality of mental health care for many people in these countries?

Part 2

Stigma:

12. Drawing from https://cmha.ca/documents/myths-about-mental-illness

identify 2 myths that you think are especially problematic in contributing to stigma about mental illness. Fully explain why you think each is problematic. You might decide to include examples as part of your explanation. (4 points)

12. Drawing from the readings for assignment 2, and Module 6: Ch 13, what are 3 ways that we might reduce the stigma (negative stereotypes), prejudice, or discrimination associated with mental illness? These may be individual, community, or governmental actions or initiatives. Ensure you: clearly explain each point; identify whether it addresses stereotypes, prejudice, and/or discrimination; and relate each to the terms or concepts from assignment 2 or Module 6: Ch 13. (9 points)

14. Name any/all of the sources you used to answer question 13. (1 point)

Support:

15. Drawing from https://cmha.ca/documents/getting-help, fully describe in your own words 5 ways to ‘build your team’ for managing or recovering from mental illness. (5 points)

16. Drawing from the following three sources, name and describe 5 ways you can support someone experiencing heightened anxiety, or other mental health challenges. Use your own words and explain fully. (5 points)

https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/support-someone-else

https://cmha.ca/documents/supporting-a-loved-one

http://www.adam.mb.ca/blog/tips-supporting-a-friend-or-family-member

17. What services are available at UVIC to help treat or manage mental illness or mental distress? Create a table like the one below to provide information about the name of 3 services or resources, a description, notable features, and website/link. (9 points) NOTE: you can copy/paste content from the websites into the table

18. Create a table like the one below. What public services are available more broadly in the community to help treat or manage mental illness? These may be at the municipal, provincial (state), or national level. List at least 5 organizations (not individual therapists). (20 points) NOTE: you can copy/paste content from the websites into the table