Cultural Awareness Flashcards
(9 cards)
What are components of Culture?
- RACE
- ETHNICITY
- GENDER/GENDER IDENTITY
- AGE
- REGION
- PROFESSION
- RELIGION
- SEXUAL ORIENTATION
- CLASS/INCOME
- DISABILITY
- HEARING IMPAIRED
- EDUCATION
What are the 4 components of cultural competence?
ASKS METHOD
- CULTURAL AWARENESS
- CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
- CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
- CULTURAL SKILLS
What is cultural awareness?
Awareness of individual attitudes and beliefs
What is cultural sensitivity?
Understanding the differences and similarities between culture
What is cultural knowledge?
Familiarization with cultural characteristics (history, values, beliefs)
What are cultural skills?
Practices of using inclusive language, explaining bias, taking accountability
What is the definition of mental health?
Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being which affects how we think,
feel, and act.
What are 3 major categories of behavioral health disorders?
> Mental illness
> Substance use disorders
> Neurodevelopmental disabilities
What are examples of substance use disorder?
> Alcohol
> Drugs
