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- 1. A negative attribute that causes people with mental health to be known by labels.
- 5. 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.
- 7. 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
- 8. Sheila is a strong black successful business woman who works tirelessly 7 days/week. Hardship is handled easily but anxiety settles in after repeatedly having thoughts of not failing. She just think these are symptoms from being tired from working and ignores it. Sheila is showing signs of what mental illness?
- 10. Mental illness is ______ and people can live productive lives.
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- 2. 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".
- 3. 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.
- 4. Most African Americans do this in the for of alcohol and non-prescribed drugs. This does not treat mental illness.
- 6. "Black people don't kill themselves" is a stereotype also known as _______ and is sometimes the result from depression.
- 9. ______ 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.