Global Psychology Quiz
What is stigma?
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A mark of shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
An attribute that is deeply discrediting” and makes a person feel “tainted” or “discounted” in some capacity. Essentially they are perceived as having a “spoiled identity”.
Blaming external circumstances for a particular circumstance or event.
How can we reduce stigma around mental health?
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Correct negative language associated with mental illness, by sharing information that is accurate and informative.
Encourage Fijians to seek support if they are suffering with mental illness.
Raise awareness of mental illness, its symptoms and treatment options
All of the above
What are the three goals relating to mental health in the Fiji National Development Plan?
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Improve young peoples’ personal health, hygiene and healthy lifestyles
Ensure that young people receive proper teaching in physical education, English and Mathematics
Quality Education & Advocacy, Health & Medical Services & Youth & Sports Development
How has the WHO and Fiji come together to tackle mental illness?
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The training of mental health professionals within Fiji
Make mental health services within Fiji more accessible
The implementation of the Mental Health Gap (mhGAP) Action Plan
What is the mental health decree?
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A programme endorsed by the Fijian Government to help redesign the Fijian mental health service
A mental Health support programme
A document used to help with training of mental health professionals in Fiji
Identify the three stages of the Social Identity Theory?
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Social integration, Social Intelligence & Social Communication
Social Categorisation, Social Identification & Social Comparison
Social support, Social isolation & Social groups
How might the identity of a ‘Fijian man’ affect mental health in Fiji?
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Fijian men typically do not separate their identity from their homepace
Fijian men are identified by their village, and stigma on the
Fijian men are traditionally the head of the household, preventing them from seeking support for mental illness
What is globalisation?
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Globalisation is an increase in visitors to a country
Globalisation is the loss of identity and culture for a country
Globalisation is the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange
How has globalisation affected youths in Fiji in terms of their mental health?
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Globalisation has led to a fall in the Fijian economy
Globalisation has caused mental health disorders
Globalisation has led to a rise in eating disorders
What are the objectives of Mental Health NGO’s in Fiji?
To improve mental health services in Fiji
To provide support, raise awareness of and tackle stigma surrounding mental health issues
To train mental health professionals