Mental Health Awareness Flashcards

Which term describes the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental health condition?

Answer: Dual diagnosis

Dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorders) refers to having both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time.

A peer recovery specialist notices a client is isolating, sleeping excessively, and expressing hopelessness. These symptoms most likely indicate:

Answer: Major depressive episode

Isolation, hypersomnia, and hopelessness are hallmark symptoms of a major depressive episode.

According to the recovery model, mental health recovery is best defined as:

Answer: A process of living a satisfying life beyond illness

The recovery model emphasizes that recovery means living a meaningful, self-directed life even in the presence of ongoing symptoms.

When a person with PTSD avoids situations that remind them of their trauma, this coping mechanism is known as:

Answer: Avoidance behavior

Avoidance behavior is a core symptom of PTSD in which individuals avoid trauma-related triggers to reduce distress.

Which of the following is a protective factor against mental health crises in recovery?

Answer: Strong peer support networks

Strong peer support networks are well-established protective factors that buffer against mental health crises during recovery.

The concept of 'trauma-informed care' in mental health primarily means:

Answer: Understanding how trauma impacts behavior and avoiding re-traumatization

Trauma-informed care recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this knowledge to avoid re-traumatizing clients.

A peer specialist working with someone experiencing psychosis should prioritize which action?

Answer: Connecting the individual to appropriate psychiatric services

Psychosis requires psychiatric evaluation and intervention; peer specialists should facilitate connection to professional services immediately.