10A biopsychosocial model

Question 1

what is the biopsychosocial model

Answer 1

includes protective biological, psychological and social factors which enable an individual to maintain high levels of wellbeing

Question 2

biological protective factors

Answer 2

stem from our brains and our bodies to help maintain or promote mental wellbeing e.g adequate sleep, adequate nutrition

Question 3

psychological protective factors

Answer 3

mental processes that can maintain and promote mental wellbeing e.g cognitive behavioural strategies, mindfulness meditation

Question 4

cognitive behavioural strategies

Answer 4

utilising traits of cognitive behavioural therapy to recognise and change dysfunctional thought and behavioural patterns e.g journalling to reflect and identify thought patterns

Question 5

mindfulness meditation

Answer 5

focused awareness of what your are sensing, feeling, and thinking at that given moment

Question 6

benefits of psychological protective factors

Answer 6

reduced stress and anxiety, improved attention or concentration, decreased pain sensitivity

Question 7

social protective factors

Answer 7

influences in an individual’s social environment that can maintain and promote mental wellbeing e.g support from family,friends community (reassurance, comfort, assistance)