4 P's

Question 1

What is a predisposing factor?

Answer 1

factors that increase the vulnerability to developing a mental health problem

Question 2

What is a precipitating factor?

Answer 2

factors that may trigger the onset of mental health problems

Question 3

What is a perpetuating factor?

Answer 3

factors that inhibit the recovery from mental health problems

Question 4

What is a protective factor?

Answer 4

factors the prevent the recurrence or occurrence of mental health problems

Question 5

What are some examples of predisposing factors?

Answer 5

genetics, nutrition, personality

Question 6

What are some examples of precipitating factors?

Answer 6

developmental stage = hormones

- life events

Question 7

What are some examples of perpetuating factors?

Answer 7

immune system + stressors = social situations

Question 8

What are some examples of protective factors?

Answer 8

genetics + immune system

= social support and treatment