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- 4. Mental illness is ______ and people can live productive, healthy lives.
- 5. The Mental Health Parity Act affects this in a way that mental health conditions is equal to the same terms as physical conditions and therefore can't be overpriced. This makes utilization of services affordable and reduce stigma
- 6. "Black people don't kill themselves" is a stereotype also known as _______ and is sometimes the result from depression.
- 8. Sheila is a strong, black successful business woman whom works tirelessly 7 days/week. Hardship is handled easily but anxiety settles in after repeatedly having thoughts of not failing. She thinks these are symptoms from being tired from working and ignores it. Sheila is showing signs of what mental illness?
- 10. This mental illness is common among African-American women. The symptoms are commonly self-diagnosed as tiredness and fatigue from hard work. It also shows signs of weakness.
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- 1. Most African Americans do this with alcohol and non-prescribed drugs. This does not treat mental illness.
- 2. ______ is good source for spiritual and emotional support for mental health in the African-American community but it should not replace seeking professional medical help.
- 3. Lack of interest in pleasurable activities and relationships, tiredness, exhaustion, panic attacks, and inability to concentrate are few among the symptoms of this mental illness. Most with this are told to just "snap out of it".
- 7. This is one thing a person can be aware of to help reduce stigma when in contact with a person living with a mental illness.
- 9. A negative attribute that causes people with mental illnesses to be known by labels.