6.2 Learning Objectives and Key Terms
Elizabeth B. Pearce
6.2.1 Learning Objectives
- Define mental health and mental disorders;
- Explain in brief the history of mental health treatment in the United States.
- Discuss some of the potential causes of mental illness;
- List several modalities of mental health treatment;
- Recognize the special needs of particular populations in mental health treatment;
- Explain various roles of human services workers in the mental health fields;
- Explain the importance of self-care for practitioners in mental health and other fields.
6.2.2 Key Terms
Under Construction!
Key terms are important vocabulary for understanding the content of the chapters. They will be bolded and defined via an in-text glossary the first time that they appear in the chapter. Key terms for this chapter are: under construction.
- Community mental health center (CMHC)-a small institution dedicated to serving people who have mental health struggles in contrast to large institutional hospitals
- Employee assistance program (EAP)-a benefit provided by some employers; workers can access quick, temporary mental health support
6.2.3 Licenses and Attributions for Learning Objectives and Key Terms
6.2.3.1 Open Content, Original
“Learning Objectives and Key Terms” by Elizabeth B. Pearce is licensed under CC BY 4.0.