Lesson 6: Concepts of Mental Health and Well-Being Flashcards
it includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being
mental health (US national institutes of health)
it affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life
mental health (US national institutes of health)
it also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices
mental health (US national institutes of health)
important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood
mental health (US national institutes of health)
successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to change and to cope with adversity
mental health (US surgeon general’s report on mental health)
defined differently by different experts from different cultures
mental health (WHO)
one’s perception of one’s value and worth, effectiveness, and ability in performing a task or activity
self-efficacy
mental health and well-being is also anchored to one’s
self-worth and value or self-esteem
deals with one’s capacity to separate one’s identity from other significant persons like parents, lovers, and special friends
autonomy
capacity for self-direction and having clearly defined role identity
autonomy
it is crucial to have autonomy because
it defines how a person interacts with other people and the environment
can lead to co-dependence among those who cannot define themselves as separate entities from people they depend on either emotionally, physically, socially, spiritually, or even financially
lack of autonomy
how does lack of autonomy lead to relational conflicts
people stay away from clingy/needy individuals
related to self-esteem and self-identity
competence
perception of one’s capacity to effectively perform a function or activity using specific skills and knowledge, and achieving the desired results at a given time
competence
major underlying factor for competence
responsibility
refers to the relationships between individuals who belong to different generations but may be living separately as independent, autonomous persons during a specific period of time
intergenerational independence
tiers in maslow’s hierarchy of needs
self-actualization; self-esteem; love and belonging; safety and security; physiological eneds
self-actualization
morality, creativity, spontaneity, acceptance, experience purpose, meaning and inner potential
self-esteem
confidence, achievement, respect of others, the need to be unique
love and belonging
friendship, family, intimacy, sense of connection
safety and security
health, employment, property, family, social ability
physiological needs
breathing, food, water, shelter, clothing, sleep
five life tasks according to the mental health and well-being model
essence and spirituality, work and leisure, friendship, love, self-direction
twelve subtasks of wellness or well-being that comprise the wheel of wellness
SENSE OF worth, control, humor; realistic beliefs; emotional awareness and coping; problem solving and creativity; nutrition; physical exercise; self-care; stress management; gender identity; cultural identity
capacity to establish and maintain one’s balance and well-being in the face of adversity
resiliency
it is the ability to get back on one’s feet after a disaster or a crisis
resiliency
the capacity to adjust to changes necessary for one’s survival and balance
adaptability
state of wellness where every aspect of a person is in balance
well-being
short term and temporary change in a person’s thoughts, feelings, or behavior that upsets one’s well-being, interpersonal relationships, and productivity
mental health problem
important foundation in developing good mental health and well-being
health self-concept and self-identity
factors affect mental health
physiological or physical
impulse to act, the instant plan for handling life that
evolutions has instilled in us.
emotions according to daniel goleman