4.2.5 (10A) - biopsychosocial approach (protective factors)

Question 1

Protective factors

Answer 1

Influences that enable an individual to promote + maintain high levels of mental WB.
- Reduce likelihood of low levels of mental wb.
- Increase likelihood of high levels of mental wb.

Question 2

Biological protective factors

Answer 2

• Adequate nutrition + hydration
• Sleep

Question 3

Adequate nutrition + hydration

Answer 3

When the type + amount of food + drink that an individual consumes meets their physical needs.
- Mediterranean diet - abundant in unprocessed foods.
- 2-3 litres per day

Question 4

Sleep

Answer 4

A regular + naturally occurring ASC that involves a loss of awareness + disengagement with internal + external stimuli.

Question 5

Psychological protective factors

Answer 5

• Cognitive behavioural strategies
• Mindfulness meditation

Question 6

Cognitive behavioural strategies

Answer 6

Techniques that utilise traits of CBT, particularly recognising + changing dysfunctional thought + behavioural patterns.

Question 7

Mindfulness meditation

Answer 7

The practice of medication in which an individual focuses on their present experience to promote feelings of calm + peace.
- Causes them to pay attention to the present moment + can improve emotional reactivity, reduce stress, + reduce rumination.

Question 8

Social protective factors

Answer 8

Support

Question 9

Support

Answer 9

Genuine + effective assistance provided by family, friends, + community.