CUMULATIVE RISK / MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: MODELS OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE / TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE Flashcards
CUMULATIVE RISK
- Cumulative risk exposure
- More likely…
- More likely to occur…
- Collectively…
- Multiple risk factors and stresses (for mental health)
- Could contribute to the development and / or progression of a mental heath disorder
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: MODELS OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
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https: //www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change-2794868
- 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
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE
- Intentional behaviour change
- Can be applied to a variety of behaviours, populations and settings
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.
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Pre contemplation (not ready)
- Pre contemplation (not ready
- Contemplation (getting ready)
- Preparation (Ready)
- Action
- Maintenance
- Relapse
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
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Contemplation (getting ready)
- Pre contemplation (Not ready
- Contemplation (Getting ready)
- Preparation (Ready)
- Action
- Maintenance
- Relapse
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
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Preparation (Ready)
- Pre contemplation (not ready
- Contemplation (getting ready)
- Preparation (Ready)
- Action
- Maintenance
- Relapse
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
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Action
- Pre contemplation (not ready
- Contemplation (getting ready)
- Preparation (Ready)
- Action
- Maintenance
- Relapse
Action
- People have made specific overt modifications in their lifestyles within the past 3-6 months
- Practicing new behaviour
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Maintenance
- Pre contemplation (not ready
- Contemplation (getting ready)
- Preparation (Ready)
- Action
- Maintenance
- Relapse
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
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH: TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - Relapse
- Pre contemplation (not ready
- Contemplation (getting ready)
- Preparation (Ready)
- Action
- Maintenance
- Relapse
Relapse
- Resumption of old behaviours
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DECISIONAL BALANCE
- Gains and losses (pros and cons)
- Assess pros and cons (Positive and negative consequences of choosing a new behaviour)
SELF-EFFICACY
- Person’s beliefs about their abilities / capabilities to produce designated levels of performance
- Exercise influence over events that affect their lives
TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - STRENGTHS
- 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
TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL OF CHANGE - WEAKNESSES
- 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