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Action stage

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during this stage the individual has made distinct behaviour change for less than six months p. 462

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Adequate diet

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a diet in which a person is provided with the nutrients and energy required to function healthily and effectively p. 455

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Adequate sleep

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having enough and the right type of uninterrupted REM and NREM sleep in order to function healthily and effectively p. 455

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Adversity

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the experience of a difficult or distressing situation p. 454

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Affect

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the expression of emotions p. 319

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Anxiety

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a psychological and physiological response that involves feelings of worry and apprehension p. 424

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Benzodiazepines

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a type of short-acting anti-anxiety medication that works to reduce anxiety p. 438

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Biological protective factors

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factors that increase resilience by supporting healthy physiological functioning p. 455

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Biological risk factors

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factors relating to the body that increase the risk of developing a mental health disorder p. 391

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Breathing retraining

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a method used to teach someone breathing control techniques that they can apply when facing their phobic stimulus p. 439

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Catastrophes that disrupt whole communities

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largescale events or upheavals that affect an interconnected population p. 104

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Catastrophic thinking

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a kind of cognitive bias in which a stimulus or event is predicted to be far worse than it is likely to be in reality p. 433

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Cognitive and behavioural strategies

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the techniques of cognitive behavioural therapy used to promote an individual?s psychological resilience p. 456

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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

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a form of psychotherapy which encourages individuals to substitute unhealthy cognitions and behaviours with more healthy ones. p. 344, 441

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Cognitive bias

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a predisposition to think about and process information in a certain way p. 433

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Contemplation stage

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during this stage the individual is aware that their behaviour is problematic or unhealthy and is considering taking action within the next six months, but has no active commitment to do so p. 462

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Cumulative risk

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the significantly increased risk of developing a mental health disorder that occurs when an individual has multiple risk factors present in their lives at the same time p. 412

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Disorganised attachment

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the inconsistent behaviour displayed by an infant towards their main caregiver when they are not provided with consistent and adequate support p. 407

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Emotional wellbeing

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the ability for an individual to appropriately control and express their own emotions in an adaptive way, as well as understand the emotions of others p. 367

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External factors

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factors which arise from the environment of an individual and contribute to their mental health p. 360

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Functioning

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the way in which an individual approaches everyday demands and operates within their environment p. 366

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GABA dysfunction

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an insufficient neural transmission or reception of GABA in the body p. 431

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Genetic vulnerability

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a person?s genetic predisposition that increases their susceptibility to developing a mental health disorder p. 392

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High levels of functioning

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the ability for an individual to approach day-to-day tasks independently and effectively meet everyday demands p. 366

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Impaired reasoning and memory
cognitive biases that limit a person?s ability to think about an event in a rational, constructive way and to remember it accurately p. 400
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Internal factors
factors which arise from within the individual and contribute to their mental health p. 360
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Maintenance stage
during this stage the individual has made distinct behaviour change for more than six months and is working to prevent relapse p. 462
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Memory bias
a form of cognitive bias caused by inaccuracy or exaggeration in the recall of an event p. 433
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Mental health
the current state of a person?s psychological wellbeing and functioning p. 358
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Mental health continuum
a tool used to track progression of mental health which constantly fluctuates over time, progressing from mentally healthy, to mental health problems, to mental health disorders p. 358
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Mental health disorder
a psychological state characterised by the presence of a severe disturbance and sense of distress which significantly impacts an individual?s ability to function independently p. 359
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Mental health problem
a psychological state that is temporarily hindered by the presence of a disturbance to normal functioning, which has negative, but not severe impacts on everyday functioning p. 359
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Mentally healthy
a psychological state that allows an individual to function independently and effectively within their environment, display resilience and have high social and emotional wellbeing p. 359
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Perpetuating risk factor
a risk factor that inhibits a person?s ability to recover from a mental health disorder p. 387, 433
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Poor response to medication
when medication is not effective due to genetic factors p. 392
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Poor sleep
inadequate sleep quality or quantity p. 393
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Pre-contemplation stage
during this stage the individual is unaware that their behaviour is problematic or unhealthy and has no intention to change their behaviour in the next six months p. 462
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Precipitating risk factor
a risk factor that increases the susceptibility to and contributes to the occurrence of developing a mental health disorder p. 387, 432
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Predisposing risk factor
a risk factor that increases an individual?s susceptibility to developing a mental health disorder p. 387
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Preparation stage
during this stage the individual has begun to take an active commitment towards changing their behaviour within the next 30 days p. 462
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Protective factor
a factor that prevents the occurrence or re-occurrence of mental health disorders p. 388, 455
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Psychoeducation
teaching individuals to better understand mental disorders and how to deal with and treat them p. 443
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Psychological protective factors
factors that promote resilience by supporting a person?s mental and cognitive functioning p. 456
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Psychological risk factors
factors relating to cognitive and affective functioning that increase the risk of developing a mental health disorder p. 399
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Relapse
a setback involving the return to a problem behaviour p. 462
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Resilience
the ability to adapt to the environment and cope when stressors arise in order to return to a functioning state p. 368, 454
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Rumination
repeatedly focusing on negative psychological thoughts and experiences p. 400
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Self-efficacy
a person?s confidence in their ability to complete tasks and meet goals p. 401
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Social protective factors
factors that increase resilience by providing social support p. 456
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Social risk factors
factors relating to an individual?s interaction with their external environment and other people that increase the risk of developing a mental health disorder p. 406
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Social support
the provision of assistance and care from family, friends, or the community p. 456
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Social wellbeing
the ability for an individual to form bonds with others and maintain positive relationships p. 367
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Specific environmental triggers
stimuli or experiences in a person?s environment that prompt an extreme stress response p. 433
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Specific phobia
a type of anxiety disorder that is categorised by excessive and disproportionate fear when encountering a particular stimulus p. 425
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Stigma
a mark of shame or disgrace experienced by an individual for a characteristic that distinguishes them from others p. 408
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Stigma around seeking treatment
the sense of shame a person might feel about getting professional help p. 434
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Substance use
use of either legal or illegal drugs p. 393
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Systematic desensitisation
a therapy technique used to overcome phobia involving a patient being exposed incrementally to increasingly anxiety-inducing stimuli, combined with the use of relaxation techniques. p. 441
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The biopsychosocial model
a framework for approaching mental health that suggests that biological, psychological and social factors all interact and contribute to the development of mental illness p. 391
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The Four P model
a framework to understand the impact of different factors on the development and progression of a mental health disorder p. 386
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Transtheoretical model of behaviour change
a model which assesses an individual?s readiness to change by looking at the different stages an individual may progress through as they move towards healthier behaviour p. 461
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Wellbeing
a state in which an individual is mentally, physically, and socially healthy and secure p. 367

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