8A and 8B Flashcards
what is mental wellbeing?
an individuals current state of mind, including ability to think, process information, and regulate emotions
what are the four ways of considering mental wellbeing
levels of functioning, resilience, social and emotional wellbeing
levels of functioning
the ability to meet demands of everyday life and complete day-to-day tasks independently and effectively
high levels of functioning examples
basic everyday tasks (good hygiene, dressing appropriately) being productive, setting goals and taking steps to achieve them
low levels of functioning examples
unproductive, struggle to carry out basic daily tasks, lacking direction or ability to set goals
resilience
the ability to cope with and manage change and uncertainty
high levels of resilience examples
seeking solutions to problems, appropriate coping strategies, optimistic and hopeful
low levels of resilience examples
feeling overwhelmed when problems rise, unable to adapt to change, lack hope and optimism, relying on unhealthy or unhelpful coping strategies
social wellbeing
ability to form and maintain meaningful bonds with others, and adapt to different social situations
high levels of social wellbeing examples
strong support network, able to form and maintain meaningful relationships, effectively communicating with others
low levels of social wellbeing examples
isolated or lack of support, difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships
emotional wellbeing
ability for an individual to appropriately control and express their own emotions in an adaptive way, as well as understand emotions of others
high levels of emotional wellbeing examples
aware of their own and others emotional state, wide range of emotions, express emotions at appropriate times
low levels of emotional wellbeing examples
unable to understand or name their own or others emotions, feel numb or unable to experience certain emotions
what is the SEWB framework?
includes all elements of being, therefore wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples
2 important words that describe the SEWB framework
holistic and multidimensional
holistic
an approach to wellbeing that considers the whole person
multidimensionial
made up of multiple components
what are the 7 dimensions of the SEWB framework
connection to body, mind and emotions, family and kinship, community, culture, country, spirituality and ancestors
what are the determinants of the SEWB
social, historical, and political
social determinants
circumstances in which people grow, live, and work e.g socioeconomic status, impact of poverty, unemployment
historical determinants
ongoing influence of events, policies, and trauma on groups of people e.g impact of past government policies, colonisation and its legacy (loss of culture and language)
political determinants
include government policies and legislation that affects wellbeing e.g unresolved issues of land, control of local resources
connection to body
connecting to the physical body and health in order to participate fully in all aspects of life e.g maintaining healthy weight, access to good nutrition
connection to mind and emotions
ability to effectively manage thoughts and feelings e.g maintaining self esteem
connection to family and kinship
connection to immediate and wider family group and community e.g spending time within family groups promotes feelings of connection
connection to community
connection to wider social systems, providing individuals and families the ability to connect with and support each other e.g community services and support networks
connection to culture
strong sense of identity, values, tradition, and connection between the past, present, and future that drives behaviour and beliefs e.g speaking local languages
connection to country
traditional lands of a particular language or cultural group, both geographically and the spiritual, emotional and intellectual connections to and within it e.g beliefs are tied heavily to the land and how one lives on it
connection to spirituality and ancestors
spirituality refers to a concept that connects all things, and shapes beliefs, values and behaviour.
ancestors refer to a belief that a family and community’s ancestors watch over, guide, and protect families and communities in the physical and spiritual world
what is the mental wellbeing continuum
a tool used to track individuals fluctuating mental wellbeing
internal factors of mental wellbeing
factors that come from within the individual e.g thought patterns, genetic predisposition, stress response
external factors of mental wellbeing
factors that come from outside the individual e.g loss of significant relationship, level of education
high levels of mental wellbeing examples
able to function independently, able to cope with everyday demands without showing excessive distress or dysfunction, may experience stress, sadness, anger however due to high levels of wellbeing they are able to cope with and regulate these emotions
moderate levels of mental wellbeing examples
not functioning at optimal level, temporary or moderate impact on mental wellbeing, amplified emotions or high levels of stress, difficulty concentrating
low levels of mental wellbeing examples
high levels if distress, unable to independently complete tasks or meet demands of their environment, impacted for extended period of time (more than 2 weeks), may be diagnosed by a professional and receive treatment
