4.2.5 - Biopsychosocial Flashcards
Protective Factors
influences that enable an individual to promote and maintain high levels of mental wellbeing
Cumulative Risk
is the aggregate risk to mental health from the combined effects of exposure to multiple biological, psychological and/or social factors
Biological Protective Factors
refer to influences that stem from an individual’s brain and/or body that can maintain or promote mental wellbeing
BPF: Adequate nutrition and hydration
when the type and amount of food and drink that an individual consumes meet their physical needs, this can include ensuring that an individual has sufficient water, carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin and mineral intake
BPF: Sleep
regular and naturally occurring altered state of consciousness that involves a loss of awareness and disengagement with internal and external stimuli
* Bidirectional relationship with mental wellbeing
Psychological Protective Factors
influences that relate to mental processes that can maintain and promote mental wellbeing such as cognitive behavioural strategies or mindfulness meditation
Cognitive Behavioural Strategies
techniques that utilise traits of cognitive behavioural therapy, particularly recognising and changing dysfunctional thought and behavioural patterns
Mindfulness Meditation
the practice of meditation in which an individual focuses on their present experience to promote feelings of calm and peace
Social Protective Factors
influences that exist in an individual’s social environment that can maintain and promote wellbeing relating to support
SPF: Support
refers to genuine and effective assistance provided by family, friends and community, support can provide comfort and reassurance and can encourage individuals to develop different strategies to promote mental wellbeing
- Ensuring that the support being provided is;
o Genuinely aims to promote mental wellbeing
o Is focused on creating an environment that is likely to improve mental wellbeing
o Uses legitimate and effective advice
How to provide effective social support
o Validate first, reframe second
o Avoid downward spirals
o Be authentic and energising
o Listen well
o Be responsive, not dismissive
Social support family
o Unconditional love when an individual makes a mistake
o Regular catch-ups to vent emotions and share life details
o Familiar perspectives to go back to in terms of uncertainty
o Support in difficult times (emotionally and practically)
o Encouragement to change and avoid unhealthy behaviours
Social support friends
o Fun and energising experiences
o Level of intimacy and closeness that a person might not have with their family
o Reduction of stress and an increase in happiness
o A sense of belonging
o A sense of purpose
Social support community
o Opportunities for interaction and bonding, such as at clubs for specific interests
o A sense of belonging and connectedness to a wider social circle
o Sense of moral accomplishment, achieved by participation in collaborative community projects
o Opportunities for personal growth and learning, such as workshops and clubs