Mental Health Flashcards
What are the Dimensions of Health?
physical,
mental,
emotional,
spiritual,
and social.
What are the physical dimensions of health ?
Physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social.
What is mental health(MH) ?
MH is more the functioning of the brain - includes many mental health issues such as - Alzheimers and dementia.
It refers to the person’s ability to use their brain and think.
What is emotional Health?
Refers to a person’s ‘mood’ often or ‘general emotional state’.
It is our ability to recognise and express feelings adequately.
It relates to self-esteem + ability to control emotions to maintain a realistic perspective on situations.
affects the other dimensions of health : good self-esteem impacts other health dimensions
Give an example of how MH can affect health dimensions ?
Increased mental health linked to increased physical activity,
Good mental health linked to self-esteem / mental performance
Greater self-esteem …leads to confidence in social situations + to ask the larger questions about life …leading to spiritual health.
What is spiritual health?
Our sense of overall purpose in life + goal achievement
Affects emotional and mental health
Also impacts resilience re adversity
Explain the social dimension of health?
Positive relationships
Basic social unit of relationship is the family, and these relationships impact a person’s life the most!
Other key relationships are close friends, social networks, community , work relationships
Affects the other dimensions of health in many ways.
Explain Seligman’s MENTAL HEALTH CONTINUUM?
-5 and -3 : languishing, or struggling … some form of professional intervention is required.
Between -2 & +2 : surviving – you get things done, feel OK, but stress can be an issue, fear of failure or anxiety occurs
+5 : Thriving or Flourishing.
What is World Health Organisation’s definition of mental health?
‘A state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community’.
What concerns young people?
Adolescence is a transformative phase characterized by self-discovery and challenges.
academic and career pressures, peer conformity, the influence of media, and the pervasive impact of technology.
drugs and alcohol poses significant risks, impacting mental health and brain development.
pressure to conform to societal ideals of appearance and behavior + complexities of relationships, can be daunting.
home environment, while pivotal, can introduce its own set of stressors. When coupled with mood disorders, these factors can make navigating adolescence a formidable task.
What are core items from 2022 Youth Survey?
Relational difficulties
Housing challenges
Financial hardship
Edu-employment issues
Psychological distress
wellbeing
control over life
Loneliness
Feelings about future
Gender
Age group
Indigenous status
Geo location
Socio-economics
MH support
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Overview NSW challenges and solutions in young people’s words ?
43% School challenges
30% MH challenges
20 % relationship challenges
18% covid challenges
see table 16 !!
Overview resilience?
Character strengths : these help with…
1. Buffer against, manage and overcome problems
2. Improve your relationships
3. Enhance health and overall wellbeing
Overview VIA Character strengths ?
***See table of signature strengths p 21of docs
Name 3 things that can help relive stress?
a) Talking to someone
b) Adequate sleep
c) Exercise
In the World Happiness Report,… six areas of life satisfaction: income, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust and generosity. who comes top?
The Nordic have it all figured out. Finland and Denmark have consistently topped the United Nations’ most prestigious index
Summarize facts and Figures re MH in Aus?
Mental illness is a significant public health concern in Australia.
One in five Australians experience a mental health issue annually.
Depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders are among the most prevalent conditions.
Suicide is a leading cause of death, especially among young people.
While effective treatments are available, barriers to access and stigma hinder proper care. .
Summarize suicide in Aus?
3,000 deaths annually.
It is the leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 44.
Vulnerable populations - Indigenous communities, those with mental health issues
Various factors contribute to suicide, such as MH struggles, social isolation, and adverse life events.
Preventive measures, including MH support services and community-based interventions
Summarize depression in Aus?
one million adults each year.
persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities.
Various factors contribute to depression, including genetic predisposition, life events, and social circumstances.
stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help.
Summarize briefly bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder : complex mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels.
manic episodes, characterized by elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsive behavior, to depressive episodes, marked by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities.
impact an individual’s daily functioning and relationships.
Treatment: combination of medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle adjustments.
Summarize mood disorder and gender differences
Mood disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting emotions and mental well-being.
depression, bipolar disorder
Women tend to be more commonly diagnosed with depression, experiencing more prominent symptoms such as feelings of guilt and worthlessness.
On the other hand, bipolar disorder appears to affect men and women equally
What are signs of a mood disorder?
- Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyable activities.
- Changes in appetite or weight.
- Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia or excessive sleeping.
- Fatigue or loss of energy.
- Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things.
- Restlessness or slowed behavior.
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt.
- Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
- Extreme mood swings between highs and lows (in the case of bipolar disorder).
What are caused of a mood disorder?
o Genetics - Depression is often hereditary & can run in the family.
o neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation. One of the chemicals known to play a part in depression is serotonin.
o Stressful life events - occurred before the depression started. The events that are most likely to ‘trigger’ depression are ones where the individual’s self-esteem is put at risk
