Maintaining mental wellbeing Flashcards
Protective factors
influences that enable an individual to promote and maintain high levels of mental wellbeing
Opposite of risk factors
Influences that stem from an individual’s brain and/or body that can maintain or promote mental wellbeing”
Adequate nutritional intake and hydration
eating a good variety of different foods that
fulfil one’s nutritional needs.
being adequately hydrated based on one’s
individual needs.
Adequate sleep
getting quality
sleep – feeling rested and refreshed.
good sleep = less mental disorders
Cognitive Behavioural Strategies
structured psychological techniques that can be applied to help people recognise how negative or unproductive patterns of thinking and behaviour affect their emotions”
Cognitive Behavioural Strategies
cognitive restructuring
process of learning to identify, challenge, and
modify or replace negative, irrational thoughts with more reasonable and helpful ways of thinking”
Cognitive Behavioural Strategies
Behaviour activation
identifying n scheduling activities that promote
enjoyment and reduce stress”
aim to positively reinforce mood-enhancing activities.
Cognitive Behavioural Strategies
Mindfulness meditation
type of meditation in which a person focuses attention on their breathing, whilst thoughts, feelings, and sensations are experienced freely as they arise
Mindfulness meditation
two main parts of mindfulness meditation: attention and acceptance.
Attention involves: focusing on , attending to in the present moment. The thoughts, feelings and sensations of the present.
Acceptance involves: observing these thoughts, feelings and sensations without judgment. Letting
them go.
Social support
assistance, care or comfort provided by people to each other, to help them cope with a stressor or mental health issue”
