biopsychosocial approach: Protective factors

Question 1

protective factors

Answer 1

influences that enable an individual to promote and maintain high levels of mental wellbeing
* reducing the risk of low levels of mental wellbeing or developing a mental health disorder
* increasing the likelihood of high levels of mental wellbeing.

Question 2

biological protective factors liist

Answer 2

• Adequate nutrition and hydration
• sleep

Question 3

psychological protective factors list

Answer 3

• cognitive behavioral strategies
• mindfulness

Question 4

social protective factors list

Answer 4

• support

Question 5

Biological protective factors

Answer 5

influences that stem from an individual’s brain and/or body that can maintain or promote mental wellbeing

Question 6

Adequate nutrition and hydration

Answer 6

when the type and amount of food and drink that an individual consumes meet their physical needs
a diet with not much processed food promotes better mental wellbeing

Question 7

sleep

Answer 7

regular and naturally occurring altered state of consciousness that involves a loss of awareness and disengagement with internal and external stimuli.
poor sleep is often linked with mental illness

Question 8

Psychological protective factors

Answer 8

influences that relate to mental processes that can maintain and promote mental wellbeing

Question 9

Cognitive behavioural strategies

Answer 9

techniques that utilise traits of cognitive behavioural
therapy, particularly recognising and changing dysfunctional thought and behavioural patterns

Question 10

Cognitive behavioural strategies components

Answer 10

• The cognitive component involves:
  – identifying dysfunctional feelings and thoughts (cognitions) about the issue.
  – replacing these dysfunctional feelings and thoughts with more functional ones.
• The behavioural component involves:
  – identifying dysfunctional behaviours relating to the issue.
  – developing and maintaining more functional behaviours relating to the issue.

Question 11

Mindfulness meditation

Answer 11

the practice of meditation in which an individual focuses on their present experience to promote feelings of calm and peace
* improve emotional reactivity
* reduce the likelihood of rumination (repeatedly considering negative thoughts)
* reduce stress
* improve memory

Question 12

Social protective factors

Answer 12

influences that exist in an individual’s social environment that can maintain and promote mental wellbeing

Question 13

support

Answer 13

genuine and effective assistance provided by family, friends, and community
its important to ensure that it is authentic and energising, by ensuring support is:
* genuinely aims to promote mental wellbeing
* is focused on creating an environment that is likely to improve mental wellbeing
* uses legitimate and effective advice

Question 14

family

Answer 14

• Unconditional love when an individual makes a mistake
• Regular catch-ups to vent emotions and share life details
• Familiar perspectives to go back to in times of uncertainty
• Support in difficult times, both emotionally and practically
• A sense of belonging to a relatively static and familiar group
• Encouragement to change and avoid unhealthy behaviours

Question 15

friends

Answer 15

• Fun and energising experiences
• Levels of intimacy and closeness that a person might not have with their family
• Support in difficult times, for example through providing distractions from difficult emotions, or assistance with self-care
• Reduction of stress and an increase in happiness
• A sense of belonging
• A sense of purpose

Question 16

community

Answer 16

• Opportunities for interaction and bonding, such as at clubs for specific interests or at events like festivals
• A sense of belonging and connectedness to a wider social circle
• A sense of moral accomplishment, achieved by participation in collaborative community projects
• Opportunities for personal growth and learning, such as at workshops and clubs
• Facilities and services for support, such as financial and medical assistance, or support for psychological difficulties, such as groups for parenting or overcoming grief