chap 10- maintenance of mental wellbeing Flashcards
what do risk factors do
impede or have a negative effect on the health of an individual
what do protective factors do
enhance or have a positive effect on an individual
what is an adequate diet
includes sufficient energy for a persons needs, the necessary amount of water and all the vitamins and minerals required for growth and maintenance of body processes
how can a poor diet effect mental health directly
nutrients that keep body and brain healthy so they can function at best
how can a poor diet effect mental health indirectly
emotional impact of having a physical condition caused by unhealthy diet
why is adequate sleep important for mental health
NREM restores body, REM restores mental processes.
important amount of sleep is necessary for individuals to function effectively during daytime and cope with normal daily stress
how are sleep and anxiety connected
anxiety can disrupt onset and maintenance of sleep
lack of sleep may play key role in activating regions of brain that contribute to excessive worrying
what are cognitive behaviour strategies
structured psychological treatments that recognise that a persons way of thinking and acting affects the way they feel. used by health professionals
what is mindfulness meditation
a meditation practice in which a person focuses attention on their breathing, with thoughts, feelings and sensations being exprienced freely as they arise without judgement. instead of responding or reacting to those thoughts or feelings, you note them and let them go
what are two components that are required for an accurate definition of mindfulness meditation
attention (experiences thoughts/feelings)
acceptance (freely/without judgement
what are two key cuktural determinants of social and emotional wellbeing
cultural continuity and self-determination
what is cultural continuity
the transmission of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples ways of knowing, being and doing over generations connecting the present with the past and future
what is self-determination
inherent with cultural continuity. involves the recognition of the rights of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples to practice their culture and shape their future based on their unique cultural world view. this includes recognizing aboriginal and torres strait islander sovereignty and issues of land rights and control of resources.
