Mental Health Flashcards
(ATSI Wellbeing)
Cultural continuity
the passing down and active practice of cultural knowledge, traditions, and values from generation to generation
(ATSI Wellbeing)
Self-determination
the rights of all peoples to pursue freely their economic, social, and cultural development without outside interference
Adequate diet
a diet in which a person is provided with the nutrients and energy required to function healthily and effectively
Adequate sleep
having enough and the right type of uninterrupted REM and NREM sleep in order to function healthily and effectively
Adversity
the experience of a difficult or distressing situation
Affect
the expression of emotions or emotional state
Anxiety
a **psychological and physiological response **that involves **feelings of worry and apprehension **
Benzodiazepines
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)
Biological protective factors
factors that increase resilience by supporting healthy physiological functioning
Biological risk factors
factors relating to the body that increase the risk of developing a mental health disorder
Breathing retraining
a method used to teach someone breathing control techniques that they can apply when facing their phobic stimulus
Catastrophic thinking
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
Cognitive and behavioural strategies
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
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
a form of psychotherapy which encourages individuals to substitute unhealthy cognitions and behaviours with more healthy ones.
Cognitive bias
a tendancy to think about and process information in a certain way- an error in thinking
“Bob Makes Funny Cakes Causing Crazy Scenes”
Dimensions of SEWB (ATSI)
Body, Mind and Emotions, Family and Kinship, Community, Culture, Country, Spirituality and Ancestors
(in relation to SEWB)
Connection to Body
connecting to the physical body and health in order to participate fully in all aspects of life
(in relation to SEWB)
Connection to Mind and Emotions
ability to effectively manage thoughts and feelings
(in relation to SEWB)
Connection to Family and Kinship
connection to the immediate and wider family group and community
(in relation to SEWB)
Connection to Community
connection to wider social systems, providing individuals and families the ability to connect with and support each other
(in relation to SEWB)
Connection to Culture
a strong sense of identity, values, tradition, and connection between the past, present, and future that drives behaviour and beliefs
(in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures)
Connection to Country
traditional lands of a particular language or cultural group, including both geographical boundaries and the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual connections to and within it
(in relation to SEWB)
Connection to Spirituality and Ancestors
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
Social Determinants
The circumstances in which people grow, live, and work, and the systems put in place to deal with illness (WHO, 2008).
Political Determinants
Political policies that shape the process of distributing resources and power to individuals and communities, and create or reinforce social and health inequalities
Historical Determinants
The **ongoing influence of past events, policies, and trauma on groups of people **(AHRC, 2007).
Long term potentiation
the long-lasting and experience- dependent strengthening of synaptic connections that are regularly coactivated
Mindfulness meditation
the practice of meditation in which an individual focuses on their present experience to promote feelings of calm and peace
Emotional wellbeing
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
External factors
factors which arise or originate from the environment of an individual and contribute to their mental health
Functioning
the way in which an individual approaches everyday demands and operates within their environment
GABA dysfunction
an insufficient neural transmission or reception of GABA in the body
Genetic vulnerability
a person’s genetic predisposition that increases their susceptibility to developing a mental health disorder
High levels of functioning
the ability for an individual to approach day-to-day tasks independently and effectively meet everyday demands
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
Internal factors
factors which arise or originate from within the individual and contribute to their mental health
(in relation to SEWB- ATSI models)
Holistic
an approach to wellbeing that considers the whole person, including their mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs
Memory bias
a form of cognitive bias caused by inaccuracy or exaggeration in the recall of an event
Mental health
the current state of a person’s psychological wellbeing and functioning
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
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
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
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
Mental wellbeing
an individual’s psychological state, including their ability to think, process information, and regulate emotions
Multidimensional
made up of different components
“maintenance/prolong”
Perpetuating risk factor
a risk factor that inhibits a person’s ability to recover from a mental health disorder, worsens or prolongs their experience.
Poor response to medication
when medication is not effective due to genetic factors
Poor sleep
inadequate sleep quality or quantity
“trigger”
Precipitating risk factor
a risk factor that increases the susceptibility to and contributes to the occurrence of developing a mental health disorder
“vulnerability”
Predisposing risk factor
a risk factor that increases an individual’s susceptibility to developing a mental health disorder
“safety”
Protective factor
a factor that prevents the occurrence or re-occurrence of mental health disorders
Psychoeducation
teaching individuals to better understand mental disorders and how to deal with and treat them
Psychological protective factors
factors that promote resilience by supporting a person’s mental and cognitive functioning
Psychological risk factors
factors relating to cognitive and affective functioning that increase the risk of developing a mental health disorder
for ATSI individuals/communities
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework
a HOLISTIC and MULTIDIMENSIONAL framework that includes all elements of being, and therefore wellbeing, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Resilience
the ability to adapt to the environment and cope when stressors arise in order to return to a functioning state
Rumination
repeatedly focusing on negative psychological thoughts and experiences
Self-efficacy
a person’s confidence in their ability to complete tasks and meet goals
Social protective factors
factors that increase resilience by providing social support
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
Social support
the provision of assistance and care from family, friends, or the community
Social wellbeing
the ability for an individual to form bonds with others and maintain positive relationships
Specific environmental triggers
stimuli or experiences in a person?s environment that prompt an extreme stress response
Specific phobia
a type of anxiety disorder that is categorised by excessive and disproportionate fear when encountering a particular stimulus
Stigma
a mark of shame or disgrace experienced by an individual for a characteristic that distinguishes them from others
Stigma around seeking treatment
the sense of shame a person might feel about getting professional help
Substance use
use of either legal or illegal drugs
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.
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
The Four P model
a framework to understand the impact of different factors on the development and progression of a mental health disorder
Stress
a psychological and physiological experience that occurs when an individual encounters something of significance that demands their attention and/or efforts to cope
Wellbeing
a state in which an individual is mentally, physically, and socially healthy and secure
“Fred Will Rise”
Features of a Mentally Healthy Person
High level of functioning, social and emotional wellbeing, resilience to life’s stressors.
A3DNC
Characteristics of a Mental Health Disorder
atypical, dsyfunction, distress, diagnosable, not as a result of conflict with society
