Question
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is conducting a presentation for a community group about mental health disorders. The nurse determines that the educational presentation was successful when several members of the group identify which as reflecting a mental health disorder? Select all that apply.
"The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits." "The world is seen realistically by the individual." "Stress is dealt with daily by the individual." "The individual experiences some type of distress." "The individuals altered mood leads to impaired functioning."
"The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits." "The world is seen realistically by the individual." "Stress is dealt with daily by the individual." "The individual experiences some type of distress." "The individuals altered mood leads to impaired functioning."
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In the context of identifying characteristics that reflect a mental health disorder, the following statements would be considered indicative of such disorders:
1. **"The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits."** - This statement reflects how mental health disorders can manifest through behaviors that are significantly different from societal norms.
4. **"The individual experiences some type of distress."** - Experiencing distress is a common characteristic of mental health disorders, as these individuals often struggle with emotional pain or discomfort.
5. **"The individual's altered mood leads to impaired functioning."** - This aligns with many mental health disorders where an individual's mood disturbances affect their ability to function in various aspects of life (e.g., work, relationships).
The other options, particularly "The world is seen realistically by the individual." and "Stress is dealt with daily by the individual." do not reflect characteristics typically associated with mental health disorders, as they suggest a more adaptive coping mechanism and a realistic perspective, which are generally contrary to the experiences of those with mental health disorders.
Thus, the correct responses are:
- "The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits."
- "The individual experiences some type of distress."
- "The individual's altered mood leads to impaired functioning."
1. **"The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits."** - This statement reflects how mental health disorders can manifest through behaviors that are significantly different from societal norms.
4. **"The individual experiences some type of distress."** - Experiencing distress is a common characteristic of mental health disorders, as these individuals often struggle with emotional pain or discomfort.
5. **"The individual's altered mood leads to impaired functioning."** - This aligns with many mental health disorders where an individual's mood disturbances affect their ability to function in various aspects of life (e.g., work, relationships).
The other options, particularly "The world is seen realistically by the individual." and "Stress is dealt with daily by the individual." do not reflect characteristics typically associated with mental health disorders, as they suggest a more adaptive coping mechanism and a realistic perspective, which are generally contrary to the experiences of those with mental health disorders.
Thus, the correct responses are:
- "The behavior of the individual is outside normal defined limits."
- "The individual experiences some type of distress."
- "The individual's altered mood leads to impaired functioning."