Knowledge Check: Module 2: The Stigma Of Mental Illness

1. Individuals with mental illness are stigmatized because:

They are assumed to be violent and dangerous

Most people are misinformed about mental illness

The media highlight the few who really are violent

Many people think they are responsible for their illness

All of the above

Individuals with mental illness are stigmatized for several reasons. Firstly, they are assumed to be violent and dangerous, which creates fear and negative perceptions towards them. Additionally, most people are misinformed about mental illness, leading to misunderstandings and stereotypes. The media also plays a role in highlighting the few cases of violent behavior by individuals with mental illness, further perpetuating the stigma. Lastly, many people wrongly believe that individuals with mental illness are responsible for their condition, leading to blame and judgment. Overall, all of these factors contribute to the stigmatization of individuals with mental illness.

Explanation

Individuals with mental illness are stigmatized for several reasons. Firstly, they are assumed to be violent and dangerous, which creates fear and negative perceptions towards them. Additionally, most people are misinformed about mental illness, leading to misunderstandings and stereotypes. The media also plays a role in highlighting the few cases of violent behavior by individuals with mental illness, further perpetuating the stigma. Lastly, many people wrongly believe that individuals with mental illness are responsible for their condition, leading to blame and judgment. Overall, all of these factors contribute to the stigmatization of individuals with mental illness.

2. Because of the public's misperceptions and resultant avoidance and hostility, essential community healthcare is often replaced by:

Withholding needed help

Emergency services

The criminal justice system

Homeless shelters

All of the above

The correct answer is "All of the above." This means that all of the options mentioned in the question (withholding needed help, emergency services, the criminal justice system, and homeless shelters) can replace essential community healthcare due to the public's misperceptions and resulting avoidance and hostility. This suggests that these alternatives are chosen or relied upon instead of providing the necessary healthcare services to the community.

Explanation

The correct answer is "All of the above." This means that all of the options mentioned in the question (withholding needed help, emergency services, the criminal justice system, and homeless shelters) can replace essential community healthcare due to the public's misperceptions and resulting avoidance and hostility. This suggests that these alternatives are chosen or relied upon instead of providing the necessary healthcare services to the community.

3. All of the following statements are false except:

Courtesy stigma means that mental health professionals are not stigmatized

The public is usually sympathetic toward families of individuals with mental illness

Self-stigma is one of the worst forms of stigma

Individuals with mental illness are never able to advocate for themselves

A significant percentage of individuals get help because they feel stigmatized

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4. With the exception of _____ below, society often stigmatizes individuals with mental illness by:

Denying jobs or pushing employees out

Denying housing

Some educational pieces in the media

Socially isolating individuals with mental illness

Inadequate mental health legislation and funding

Society often stigmatizes individuals with mental illness by denying jobs or pushing employees out, denying housing, socially isolating them, and having inadequate mental health legislation and funding. However, some educational pieces in the media can contribute to reducing stigma and increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness. These educational pieces can help challenge stereotypes and misconceptions, promote empathy and support, and encourage society to view mental illness in a more compassionate and inclusive way.

Explanation

Society often stigmatizes individuals with mental illness by denying jobs or pushing employees out, denying housing, socially isolating them, and having inadequate mental health legislation and funding. However, some educational pieces in the media can contribute to reducing stigma and increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness. These educational pieces can help challenge stereotypes and misconceptions, promote empathy and support, and encourage society to view mental illness in a more compassionate and inclusive way.

5. Historically, stigma and discrimination:

Did not start until the Middle Ages

Has no Biblical references

Ended by the 20th century

Included atrocities during World War II

None of the above

Stigma and discrimination have been present throughout history, but they intensified during World War II when various groups, such as Jews, Romani people, and LGBTQ+ individuals, were targeted and subjected to atrocities. This period witnessed the systematic persecution, discrimination, and mass killings of these marginalized communities. Therefore, the correct answer is that stigma and discrimination included atrocities during World War II.

Explanation

Stigma and discrimination have been present throughout history, but they intensified during World War II when various groups, such as Jews, Romani people, and LGBTQ+ individuals, were targeted and subjected to atrocities. This period witnessed the systematic persecution, discrimination, and mass killings of these marginalized communities. Therefore, the correct answer is that stigma and discrimination included atrocities during World War II.