{"id":7111,"date":"2022-03-22T18:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T18:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-abnormalpsych\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=7111"},"modified":"2022-03-22T23:18:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T23:18:53","slug":"module-1-discussion-mental-health-and-perception","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-abnormalpsych\/chapter\/module-1-discussion-mental-health-and-perception\/","title":{"raw":"Module 1 Discussion: Mental Health and Perception","rendered":"Module 1 Discussion: Mental Health and Perception"},"content":{"raw":"In this discussion, you will introduce yourself to your classmates and then reflect upon what you\u2019ve learned through the module, focusing on the aspects of mental health disabilities and the treatment of them.\r\n\r\nFirst, introduce yourself. Write a paragraph about why you are taking this class, your academic plans and goals, your background, interests, etc.\r\n\r\nNext, choose one of the following questions to respond to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Q1: Compare and contrast the past treatment of those with mental health illnesses. How were mental illnesses explained and treatment justified centuries ago? How do we view them today? Some of the differences may be obvious, of course, but consider what has changed and perhaps some of the views, ideas, and beliefs that haven\u2019t changed.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Q2: Consider the language we use in our everyday speech to describe illnesses \u2013 both medical and mental. If someone sought treatment at a hospital for an injury and was diagnosed with a \u201cbroken arm\u201d, it\u2019s unlikely that anyone would refer to them as their diagnosis (i.e., you likely wouldn\u2019t call your friend a \u201cbroke arm\u201d); yet, someone with a mental health illness that seeks treatment at the same hospital and receives a diagnosis of \u201cschizophrenia\u201d might be referred to as \u201cschizo\u201d or \u201ccrazy\u201d by acquaintances or colleagues. What do you think accounts for this difference? Why might medical and mental illnesses be perceived differently (at least, within Western cultures)?<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Q3: In order to treat an illness (physical, mental, or otherwise) it\u2019s important for a medical professional to determine a diagnosis. What might be the positive gains from receiving an official diagnosis of a mental health condition? (An example might be the fact that, with a diagnosis, one can receive the appropriate treatment). What might be a challenge or negative attribute to being labeled with a mental health diagnosis?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>STEP 1:<\/strong> First, write a response with at least EIGHT substantial sentences, integrating concepts you learned from the reading and other materials (include links as necessary). Show that you can think critically on the topic by integrating your own thoughts, analysis, or experiences.\r\n\r\n<strong>STEP 2:<\/strong> Return to the discussion to comment on at least TWO classmates\u2019 posts (in at least 4-5 sentences). Expand on a classmate\u2019s comments in a value-adding, topic-related way. Promote a collaborative, supportive community, and advance the dialogue through follow-up questions. Reply posts cannot be one-liners, off-topic posts, vague statements, unsupported opinions, inadequate explanations, or simply say, \u201cI agree\u201d or \u201cgood job.\u201d Remember to always be respectful of others.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<p>In this discussion, you will introduce yourself to your classmates and then reflect upon what you\u2019ve learned through the module, focusing on the aspects of mental health disabilities and the treatment of them.<\/p>\n<p>First, introduce yourself. Write a paragraph about why you are taking this class, your academic plans and goals, your background, interests, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Next, choose one of the following questions to respond to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Q1: Compare and contrast the past treatment of those with mental health illnesses. How were mental illnesses explained and treatment justified centuries ago? How do we view them today? Some of the differences may be obvious, of course, but consider what has changed and perhaps some of the views, ideas, and beliefs that haven\u2019t changed.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Q2: Consider the language we use in our everyday speech to describe illnesses \u2013 both medical and mental. If someone sought treatment at a hospital for an injury and was diagnosed with a \u201cbroken arm\u201d, it\u2019s unlikely that anyone would refer to them as their diagnosis (i.e., you likely wouldn\u2019t call your friend a \u201cbroke arm\u201d); yet, someone with a mental health illness that seeks treatment at the same hospital and receives a diagnosis of \u201cschizophrenia\u201d might be referred to as \u201cschizo\u201d or \u201ccrazy\u201d by acquaintances or colleagues. What do you think accounts for this difference? 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