PSS Recovery and Wellness Principles 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'recovery capital'?

Accepted Answer

The personal, social, and community resources that support recovery

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The amount of insurance coverage for mental health services

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The number of treatment episodes a person has completed

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The financial assistance available for substance use treatment

Question 2

A peer specialist notices a person in recovery is isolating and withdrawing from support networks. This behavior most likely signals a threat to which wellness dimension?

Accepted Answer

Social wellness

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Physical wellness

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Occupational wellness

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Environmental wellness

Question 3

The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) was developed by which mental health advocate?

Accepted Answer

Mary Ellen Copeland

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William Anthony

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Patrick Corrigan

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Priscilla Ridgway

Question 4

When using a strengths-based approach, a peer specialist should focus primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Highlighting what is going right and what resources the person already has

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Identifying barriers that prevent progress toward goals

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Cataloging a person's diagnoses and treatment history

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Developing a list of risks and deficits to address in treatment

Question 5

In recovery-oriented care, 'choice' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The person's right to make meaningful decisions about their own care and life

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Allowing clinicians to select the best treatment option for the person

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Offering two standard treatment protocols and letting the person pick one

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Reducing service options to only evidence-based practices

Question 6

Which statement most accurately reflects the role of culture in recovery?

Accepted Answer

Culture shapes how people understand mental health, wellness, and recovery

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Recovery outcomes are the same regardless of cultural background

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Cultural factors should be addressed only if the person raises them

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Cultural competence is only relevant in non-English-speaking communities

Question 7

A peer specialist supporting someone who relapses should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Remind the person that relapse is a normal part of recovery and explore what they can learn from it

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Contact the person's treatment provider to report the relapse

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Encourage the person to restart their day count immediately

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Discontinue peer support services until the person is stable again