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(ATSI Wellbeing)

Cultural continuity

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the passing down and active practice of cultural knowledge, traditions, and values from generation to generation

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(ATSI Wellbeing)

Self-determination

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the rights of all peoples to pursue freely their economic, social, and cultural development without outside interference

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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

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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

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Adversity

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the experience of a difficult or distressing situation

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Affect

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the expression of emotions or emotional state

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Anxiety

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a **psychological and physiological response **that involves **feelings of worry and apprehension **

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Benzodiazepines

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a type of short-acting anti-anxiety medication that works to reduce anxiety- aGABA agonist (promotes or strengthens the action of GABA in the NS)

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Biological protective factors

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factors that increase resilience by supporting healthy physiological functioning

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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

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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

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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

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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- strategies for thinking and behaviour change that individuals can apply themselves

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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.

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Cognitive bias

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a tendancy to think about and process information in a certain way- an error in thinking

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“Bob Makes Funny Cakes Causing Crazy Scenes”

Dimensions of SEWB (ATSI)

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Body, Mind and Emotions, Family and Kinship, Community, Culture, Country, Spirituality and Ancestors

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(in relation to SEWB)

Connection to Body

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connecting to the physical body and health in order to participate fully in all aspects of life

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(in relation to SEWB)

Connection to Mind and Emotions

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ability to effectively manage thoughts and feelings

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(in relation to SEWB)

Connection to Family and Kinship

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connection to the immediate and wider family group and community

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(in relation to SEWB)

Connection to Community

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connection to wider social systems, providing individuals and families the ability to connect with and support each other

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(in relation to SEWB)

Connection to Culture

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a strong sense of identity, values, tradition, and connection between the past, present, and future that drives behaviour and beliefs

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(in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures)

Connection to Country

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traditional lands of a particular language or cultural group, including both geographical boundaries and the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual connections to and within it

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(in relation to SEWB)

Connection to Spirituality and Ancestors

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a concept that connects all things, and shapes beliefs, values, and behaviour. It guides knowledge systems, culture, and all that is life for Aboriginal people, including connections to ancestors, the past, the present, and the future

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Social Determinants

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The circumstances in which people grow, live, and work, and the systems put in place to deal with illness (WHO, 2008).

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Political Determinants

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Political policies that shape the process of distributing resources and power to individuals and communities, and create or reinforce social and health inequalities

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Historical Determinants

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The **ongoing influence of past events, policies, and trauma on groups of people **(AHRC, 2007).

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Long term potentiation

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the long-lasting and experience- dependent strengthening of synaptic connections that are regularly coactivated

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Mindfulness meditation

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the practice of meditation in which an individual focuses on their present experience to promote feelings of calm and peace

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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

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External factors

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factors which arise or originate from the environment of an individual and contribute to their mental health

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Functioning

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

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GABA dysfunction

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an insufficient neural transmission or reception of GABA in the body

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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

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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

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Impaired reasoning and memory

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cognitive biases that limit a person’s ability to think about an event in a rational, constructive way and to remember it accurately

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Internal factors

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factors which arise or originate from within the individual and contribute to their mental health

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(in relation to SEWB- ATSI models)

Holistic

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an approach to wellbeing that considers the whole person, including their mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs

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Memory bias

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a form of cognitive bias caused by inaccuracy or exaggeration in the recall of an event

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Mental health

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the current state of a person’s psychological wellbeing and functioning

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Mental health continuum

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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

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Mental health disorder

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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

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Mental health problem

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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

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Mentally healthy

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a psychological state that allows an individual to function independently and effectively within their environment, display resilience and have high social and emotional wellbeing

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Mental wellbeing

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an individual’s psychological state, including their ability to think, process information, and regulate emotions

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Multidimensional

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made up of different components

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“maintenance/prolong”

Perpetuating risk factor

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a risk factor that inhibits a person’s ability to recover from a mental health disorder, worsens or prolongs their experience.

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Poor response to medication

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when medication is not effective due to genetic factors

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Poor sleep

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inadequate sleep quality or quantity

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“trigger”

Precipitating risk factor

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a risk factor that increases the susceptibility to and contributes to the occurrence of developing a mental health disorder

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“vulnerability”

Predisposing risk factor

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a risk factor that increases an individual’s susceptibility to developing a mental health disorder

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“safety”

Protective factor

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a factor that prevents the occurrence or re-occurrence of mental health disorders

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Psychoeducation

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teaching individuals to better understand mental disorders and how to deal with and treat them

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Psychological protective factors

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factors that promote resilience by supporting a person’s mental and cognitive functioning

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Psychological risk factors

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factors relating to cognitive and affective functioning that increase the risk of developing a mental health disorder

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for ATSI individuals/communities

Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework

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a HOLISTIC and MULTIDIMENSIONAL framework that includes all elements of being, and therefore wellbeing, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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Resilience

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the ability to adapt to the environment and cope when stressors arise in order to return to a functioning state

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Rumination

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repeatedly focusing on negative psychological thoughts and experiences

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Self-efficacy

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a person’s confidence in their ability to complete tasks and meet goals

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Social protective factors

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factors that increase resilience by providing social support

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Social risk factors

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factors relating to an individual?s interaction with their external environment and other people that increase the risk of developing a mental health disorder

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Social support

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the provision of assistance and care from family, friends, or the community

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Social wellbeing

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the ability for an individual to form bonds with others and maintain positive relationships

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Specific environmental triggers

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stimuli or experiences in a person?s environment that prompt an extreme stress response

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Specific phobia

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a type of anxiety disorder that is categorised by excessive and disproportionate fear when encountering a particular stimulus

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Stigma

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a mark of shame or disgrace experienced by an individual for a characteristic that distinguishes them from others

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Stigma around seeking treatment

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the sense of shame a person might feel about getting professional help

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Substance use

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use of either legal or illegal drugs

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Systematic desensitisation

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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.

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The biopsychosocial model

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a framework for approaching mental health that suggests that biological, psychological and social factors all interact and contribute to the development of mental illness

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The Four P model

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a framework to understand the impact of different factors on the development and progression of a mental health disorder

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Stress

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a psychological and physiological experience that occurs when an individual encounters something of significance that demands their attention and/or efforts to cope

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Wellbeing

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a state in which an individual is mentally, physically, and socially healthy and secure

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“Fred Will Rise”

Features of a Mentally Healthy Person

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High level of functioning, social and emotional wellbeing, resilience to life’s stressors.

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A3DNC

Characteristics of a Mental Health Disorder

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atypical, dsyfunction, distress, diagnosable, not as a result of conflict with society

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