6: KKDP 4: The 4 P's

Question 1

Predisposing:

Answer 1

Increase ones susceptibility to mental health problems or a mental disorder

Question 2

Predisposing examples:

Answer 2

Family history, poor self efficacy, neglect or abuse

Question 3

Precipitating:

Answer 3

Increases susceptibility and contributes to the occurrence (triggers) or exacerbates a mental disorder

Question 4

Precipitating examples:

Answer 4

Substance abuse, confronting news, life event

Question 5

Perpetuating:

Answer 5

Prolongs the course of a mental disorder and inhibits recovery

Question 6

Perpetuating examples:

Answer 6

Poor response to medication, poor sleep, rumination

Question 7

Protective Factor:

Answer 7

Are factors that have a positive affect on the health of an individual. They minimise the occurrence or reoccurrence of mental health problems.

Question 8

Protective factors example:

Answer 8

Healthy relationships, good job, sufficient level of income