Mental Health

Question 1

Mental health definition (5)

Answer 1

“Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which… - every individual realises his or her own potential,

• can cope with the normal stresses of life,
• can work productively and fruitfully,
• and is able to make a contribution to her or his community (WHO, 2015)”.

Question 2

Common disorders (3):

Answer 2

• Anxiety disorders.
• Affective disorders (e.g. depression).
• Substance use disorders (e.g. alcohol dependence).

Question 2

Biomedical model:

Answer 2

Biological causation of mental health issues, include genetics, neurological problems, (such as chemical imbalance, damage to the brain or faults with neurotransmitters); or substance misuse.

Question 3

Mental Disorders (7):

Answer 3

• Mood disorders (e.g. depression, bipolar).
• Anxiety disorders.
• Personality disorders.
• Psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia).
• Eating disorders.
• Trauma-related disorders (e.g. PTSD).
• Substance abuse disorders.

Question 4

Critique of biomedical model:

Answer 4

-Valid, but over reliance on this kind of discourse can contribute to the silencing of experiences and perspectives in responding to mental health (such as the impacts of ageism, unemployment/unhealthy jobs, environmental crisis, sexism and discrimination)

Question 5

Biopsychosocial model (3 parts):

Answer 5

Considers genetic, biological/ physiological, social factors.

Physiological factors: trauma, childhood development, family experiences, etc.

Question 6

Three types of mental health service provision:

Answer 6

1. Primary care (e.g. GP, community health centres).
2. Specialist mental health services (e.g. public/private sector services).
3. Disability and rehabilitation and support services.

Question 7

Types of mental health admission (2):

Answer 7

1. Voluntary admission.

2. Involuntary admission.

Question 8

Complex trauma:

Answer 8

“Repeated interpersonal trauma occurring during crucial developmental periods”