Exam Preview for 1414: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health C

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Care: It's Not Just Black and White - Mental Health Care

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1. Attitudes, stereotypes, or unconsciously held thoughts are examples of: Negative thinking patterns Explicit bias Implicit bias Self-serving bias
2. Mental Illness: Is often present at an early age and is persistent into adulthood Typically only appears after a person is diagnosed with other medical conditions Is not often a result of stigma Can be considered a chronic disease
3. Mental health disorders: Are only treatable with individual therapy Are often overdiagnosed Affect 300 million people worldwide Typically arise following a traumatic situation
4. Acculturation has a positive impact on depression by: Increasing the willingness to seek mental health treatment Decreasing one’s connection to the surrounding community Having a better support system Decreasing the need for mental health treatment
5. Some employers offer programs to provide de-escalation tips when a client or patient is starting to get upset. One of these strategies includes: Having a security guard monitor sessions Utilizing “quiet rooms” or safe spaces to allow the patient to de-escalate on their own. Waiting to intervene until the client or patient is expressing a high level of distress Using language that helps de-escalate behavior with the goal of better understanding how to meet the needs of a patient or client
6. Health equity means: Healthcare organizations decide which populations of individuals should receive discounted medical care Emphasizes the notion that differences in treatment are not problematic It is the individual, not the healthcare organization’s role to help eliminating inequities Everyone has a fair chance to reach their full health potential
7. DEI focused healthcare for people with disabilities: Specifically outlines who is welcome within certain groups Provides resources for individuals with visible and invisible disabilities Limits participation of certain groups Provides resources for individuals only with visible disabilities
8. The Joint Commission identifies: No longer requires a physical to be completed for entry into all levels of mental health care Waives the need for a health history Outlines that patients must receive medication management for mental health diagnoses Identifies the reduction of suicide risk as a priority
9. Strategies to increase equity and inclusion improve the quality of mental health care by: Targeting care to specifically focus on persons with disabilities Targeting care to specifically focus on racial and ethnic minorities Training staff to specialize in specific disabilities that are commonly seen in healthcare settings Increase racial and ethnic diversity of the physician workforce
10. Emotional Intelligence: Does not increase the likelihood of being successful Is as useful as a high IQ and technical skills Helps one understand what motivates others Does not impact mental health care