CUMULATIVE RISK / MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: MODELS OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE / TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE Flashcards

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CUMULATIVE RISK

  • Cumulative risk exposure
  • More likely…
  • More likely to occur…
  • Collectively…
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  • Multiple risk factors and stresses (for mental health)

- Could contribute to the development and / or progression of a mental heath disorder

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MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: MODELS OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

https: //www.prochange.com/transtheoretical-model-of-behavior-change
https: //www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change-2794868

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  • Human behaviour = a central role in the maintenance of health, and the prevention of disease
  • Models of behaviour change
    = Strategies to promote healthy behaviours
    = The ability to effectively cope with an illness
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MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE

  • Intentional behaviour change
  • Can be applied to a variety of behaviours, populations and settings
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The Stages of change

  • People move through a series of stages when modifying behaviour
  • Principles and processes of change at each stage work best = reduce resistance, facilitate progress and prevent relapse
  • Principles: Decisional balance, Self-efficacy, etc.
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MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Pre contemplation (not ready)

  1. Pre contemplation (not ready
  2. Contemplation (getting ready)
  3. Preparation (Ready)
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance
  6. Relapse
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Pre contemplation (Not ready)

  • Do not intend to take action in the foreseeable future
  • Characterized: resistant, unmotivated, unready for help
  • Unlikely to engage in positive / healthy behaviors
  • Not currently considering change
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MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Contemplation (getting ready)

  1. Pre contemplation (Not ready
  2. Contemplation (Getting ready)
  3. Preparation (Ready)
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance
  6. Relapse
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Contemplation (Getting ready)

  • People intend to change in the next 6 months
  • Aware of the pros and cons of changing their behaviour
  • Understanding the pros and cons of changing = produce profound ambivalence
  • Ambivalence = can cause people to stay in this stage for long periods of time
  • Intention to engage in healthy / positive behavior
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MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Preparation (Ready)

  1. Pre contemplation (not ready
  2. Contemplation (getting ready)
  3. Preparation (Ready)
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance
  6. Relapse
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Preparation (Ready)
- People intend to take action in the immediate future within the next month
- Have a plan of action
= Joining a gym
= Consulting a councilor
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MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Action

  1. Pre contemplation (not ready
  2. Contemplation (getting ready)
  3. Preparation (Ready)
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance
  6. Relapse
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Action

  • People have made specific overt modifications in their lifestyles within the past 3-6 months
  • Practicing new behaviour
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MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Maintenance

  1. Pre contemplation (not ready
  2. Contemplation (getting ready)
  3. Preparation (Ready)
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance
  6. Relapse
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Maintenance

  • People have made specific overt modifications in their lifestyles and are working to prevent relapse
  • People are less attempted to relapse
  • Grow increasingly more confident that they can continue their changes
  • Lasts from 6 months to abut 5 years
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MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Relapse

  1. Pre contemplation (not ready
  2. Contemplation (getting ready)
  3. Preparation (Ready)
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance
  6. Relapse
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Relapse
- Resumption of old behaviours
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DECISIONAL BALANCE

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  • Gains and losses (pros and cons)

- Assess pros and cons (Positive and negative consequences of choosing a new behaviour)

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SELF-EFFICACY

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  • Person’s beliefs about their abilities / capabilities to produce designated levels of performance
  • Exercise influence over events that affect their lives
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TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - STRENGTHS

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  • Behaviour change is a process that may occur gradually overtime
  • Developed and tested through empirical research
  • Understanding behaviour change that is either self-intiated or recommended by a professional
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TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - WEAKNESSES

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  • Lack of research to support validity or time frames suggested by the model
  • The model provides a definitive order of the stages
  • Underestimates the tole of social and cultural influences
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