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UNDERSTANDIN G MENTAL DISABILITIES MEGAN MCCAULEY PSYC3540 CULTURE, ETHNICITY, AND DIVERSITY CAPELLA UNIVERSITY SUNDAY DECEMBER 3,2023
PRESENTATION OUTLINE - INTRODUCTION - DESCRIPTION OF POPULATION - DEFINITIONS AND TERMS - STRENGTHS AND POSITIVE ASPECTS - CHALLENGES FACED - SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORTIVE STRATEGIES - CONCLUSION - REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION OF POPULATION OR SOCIAL GROUP SLIDE . CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT A PERSON’S THINKING, FEELING, MOOD, ABILITY TO RELATE TO OTHERS, AND DAILY FUNCTIONING
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DESCRIPTION OF POPULATION OR SOCIAL GROUP CAUSED BY VARIOUS FACTORS, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE, OR EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN SUBSTANCES .
Definitions and Terms Genetic predisposition is the likelihood of a person to develop or be affected by a particular disease, condition, or trait based on their genetic makeup. Cognitive disability: A type of disability that affects a person’s ability to think, reason, and remember. Discrimination The act of denying rights, benefits, justice, equitable treatment, or access to facilities available to all others, to an individual or group of people because of their race, age, gender, handicap or other defining characteristic Mental disability: A cognitive, psychological, or developmental challenge that can greatly affect the day-to-day life of those affected. .
Definitions and Terms . Neurological damage is damage to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Prejudice: literally means ‘pre-judging’ - that is, making an assumption about something before considering the facts . builds Social Stigma a set of negative and unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something Prejudice: literally means ‘pre-judging’ - that is, making an assumption about something before considering the facts . builds
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STRENGTHS AND OTHER POSITIVE ASPECTS OF MENTAL DISABILITIES PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES *CAN BE VERY RESILIENT. *CAN BE VERY CREATIVE * HAVE UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES ON LIFE. *CAN BE VERY COMPASSIONATE AND UNDERSTANDING. *CAN BE VERY DETERMINED AND HAVE AN INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR OWN STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES.
EXAMPLES OF STRENGTHS IN PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES RESILIENT DETERMINED VERY CREATIVE UNDERSTANDING SHOW EMPATHY
CHALLENGES FACED BY MENTAL DISABILITIES CATEGORIZATION AND STEREOTYPING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES AND ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT THEIR ABILITIES
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CHALLENGES FACED BY MENTAL DISABILITIES PREJUDICE PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION DUE TO THEIR CONDITION.
CHALLENGES FACED BY MENTAL DISABILITIES PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES MAY FACE UNFAIR TREATMENT BASED ON THEIR CONDITION. Discrimination
CHALLENGES FACED BY MENTAL DISABILITIES Social Stigma : People with mental disabilities may be subject to social stigma due to their condition
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Solutions and Supportive Strategies • Education Increasing awareness and understanding of mental disabilities can help to reduce stigma associated with them.
Solutions and Supportive Strategies Mental Health Resources Providing resources for people with mental disabilities can help to reduce the challenges they face
Solutions and Supportive Strategies Support Groups Providing support groups for people with mental disabilities can help them to cope with their condition
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Solutions and Supportive Strategies   • Advocacy Advocating for people with mental disabilities can help to reduce the discrimination and prejudice they face.
Conclusion • Mental disabilities can be a source of strength and resilience, but also challenging. • It is important to provide access to services and support for those who live with mental disabilities • It is also important to reduce the stigma associated with them and foster an environment of acceptance and inclusion.
Conclusion • Mental disabilities can be a source of strength and resilience and should be celebrated. • Access to services and support is essential for those living with mental disabilities. • We must work to reduce the stigma associated with mental disabilities and create an environment of acceptance and inclusion. • Everyone should feel supported and accepted in their communities .
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Reference American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing References: National Institute of Mental Health. (2019). What are mental disorders? https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/ment al-disorders/index.shtml Barry, L. (2018). The neurodiversity movement: What it is and why it matters. Autism Spectrum News. Retrieved from https://www.autismspectrumnews.com/the- neurodiversity-movement-what-it-is-and-why- it-matters/
Learning Disability (LD): A condition characterized by difficulty in acquiring and using certain skills, such as reading, writing, and math eading, writing, and math Byrne, E., & Thomas, S. (2020). Mental health: A guide for people with learning disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 48(2), 127–134. References: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association. Hendriksen, J., & van Berckelaer-Onnes, I. (2016). Mental health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 29(3), 162-168. doi:10.1097/YCO.0000000000000239