Advocacy, Empowerment, and Navigating Systems Flashcards
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When helping a peer navigate a bureaucratic system, a peer specialist should avoid:
Answer: Making decisions for the peer without their input
Making decisions without the peer's input undermines autonomy and the empowerment principles central to peer support.
Which of the following is an example of 'individual advocacy' by a peer specialist?
Answer: Helping a specific peer appeal a denied Medicaid application
Individual advocacy focuses on addressing the needs of one specific person navigating a system or situation.
A peer is afraid to speak up to their psychiatrist about medication side effects. A peer specialist's best response is to:
Answer: Role-play the conversation with the peer to build confidence
Role-playing helps the peer practice self-advocacy in a safe setting before the actual conversation with their provider.
Supported decision-making differs from guardianship primarily because it:
Answer: Allows the person to retain decision-making rights with support from trusted people
Supported decision-making preserves the individual's autonomy while providing assistance from a network of trusted supporters.
A peer specialist working in a hospital setting overhears staff speaking disrespectfully about a patient's mental health condition. The appropriate action is to:
Answer: Report the behavior through appropriate channels and support the affected peer
Peer specialists have a duty to advocate for dignity and respect, using proper reporting channels when they witness stigmatizing behavior.
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires that:
Answer: Insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders must be comparable to coverage for medical and surgical conditions
MHPAEA prohibits insurance plans from imposing more restrictive limits on mental health benefits than on comparable medical or surgical benefits.
A peer specialist can best help someone experiencing housing instability by:
Answer: Connecting the peer to housing programs and supporting them through applications
Peer specialists connect people to community resources and support them through processes, addressing social determinants of health like housing.