A nurse is speaking with a newly licensed nurse who reports that they fear a client might be dangerous to others due to the client's diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the following types of stigma should the nurse identify as being associated with this fear?
Self
Institutional
Cultural
Public
The Correct Answer is D
Rationale:
A. Self-stigma refers to the internalized negative beliefs a person may have about their own mental illness, not external fears about others.
B. Institutional stigma involves policies or practices within organizations that discriminate against those with mental illness, not individual fears.
C. Cultural stigma refers to societal attitudes and beliefs about mental illness within a specific culture, not individual fears about safety.
D. Public stigma involves widespread negative beliefs and stereotypes about mental illness, which can contribute to fears that individuals with schizophrenia are dangerous to others.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Adverse effects of treatment might impact overall health but are not direct risk factors for developing mental illness.
B. Immune system dysfunction can contribute to the development of mental health disorders. Research shows that immune system abnormalities and chronic inflammation are linked to mental health conditions.
C. Exposure to environmental allergies does not have a direct link to the development of mental illness, though it can affect overall well-being.
D. Medication adherence affects treatment outcomes but is not a contributing factor to the development of mental health disorders.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. This statement may indicate prolonged grief or depression but does not specifically point to the guilt or distress seen in traumatic grief.
B. This describes a physiological response to flashbacks, which is more indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rather than traumatic grief.
C. This statement reflects emotional suppression, which can be common in military culture but does not directly indicate traumatic grief.
D. Expressing survivor's guilt, as in feeling that they should have died instead of their friend, is a hallmark of traumatic grief and indicates the client is struggling with the loss in a deeply distressing way.