mental health

Question 1

it’s the ability to think, learn and understand one’s emotions and the reactions of others

state of balance both within and with the environment

physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and other interrelated factors participate in producing this balance

Answer 1

mental health

Question 2

state of well-being in which allows us to

Answer 2

1. realize own abilities
2. copes w the normal stresses in life
3. works productively and fruitfully
4. makes contributions to the community

Question 3

4 basic dimensions of mental health

Answer 3

1. thoughts
2. emotions
3. body reactions
4. behavior

Question 4

mental health can affect…

Answer 4

1. work, school, and home life
   Relationships with others
2. sleep
3. appetite
4. energy levels
5. how we handle stress
6. thinking and decision making skills
7. physical health

Question 5

life satisfaction scale

Answer 5

31-35 extremely satisfied
26-30 very satisfied
20 neutral
15-19 slightly dissatisfied
10-14 dissatisfied
5-9 extremely dissatisfied

Question 6

mental health continuum model

Answer 6

healthy - reacting - injured - ill

Question 7

state of being characterized by a generally disinterested or dreary affect, minimal goal-seeking behaviors, and the perception of poor social support systems

major transitions, experience with failure or setback, or a disruption in some area of life

Answer 7

languish

Question 8

characterized by positive affect, feelings of purpose and fulfillment in life, overall well-being, perceived strength in social rs, and ambitious/goal-seeking behavior

often associated w a sense of balance between social, personal, and professional life, all 3 of which bring their own sense of joy and purpose to an indiv

also synonymous with reaching a state of mental stability

Answer 8

flourishing

Question 9

tension, discomfort, or physical symptoms that arise when a stressor strains our ability to cope effectively

Answer 9

stress

Question 10

events that cause a stress reaction

Answer 10

stressors

Question 11

types of stressors

Answer 11

1. Life changes
2. Relationships
3. Work/school
4. Your own perceptions and expectations
5. Unresolved problems
6. Health issues
7. Traumatic experiences

Question 12

effect of positive events, or the optimal amount of stress that people need to promote wellbeing

Answer 12

eustress

Question 13

effect of unpleasant and undesirable stressors

Answer 13

distress

Question 14

event so severe that it has the potential to produce long-term psychological or health consequences

Answer 14

traumatic event

Question 15

psychological factors in stress

Answer 15

1. Pressure
2. Uncontrollability
3. Frustration
4. Aggression
5. Conflicts

Question 16

our bodies have its way of adapting and coping to everyday stress

Answer 16

stress and coping

Question 17

study of the rs between the immune system and the central nervous system

Answer 17

psychoneuroimmunology

Question 18

all prolonged stressors take us thru 3 stages of adaptation

Answer 18

general adaptation syndrome

Question 19

3 stages of adaptation

Answer 19

alarm
resistance
exhaustion

Question 20

behavioral and psychological actions taken to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize the effect of stressors

Answer 20

coping strategies

Question 21

view change as a challenge rather than a threat, are committed to their life and work, and believe they can control events

Answer 21

hardiness

Question 22

more productive, focused, persistent, and better at handling frustration than pessimists

Answer 22

optimism

Question 23

think highly of themselves also bear up well under stress

Answer 23

self-enhancement

Question 24

health benefits

Answer 24

spirituality and religion

Question 25

focusing on how bad we feel and endlessly analyzing the causes and consequences of our problems

Answer 25

rumination

Question 26

ways of coping

Answer 26

1. problem-focused coping
2. emotion-focused coping
3. indiv differences
4. gaining control
5. social support
6. living a healthy lifestyle

Question 27

encompasses social relations w people, groups, and the larger community

can provide emotional comfort, financial assistance, and info to make decision solve problems, and contend w stressful situations

Answer 27

social support

Question 28

toward a healthy lifestyle

Answer 28

1. Stop smoking
2. Curb alcohol consumption
3. Achieve a healthy weight
4. Exercise
5. Follow medical advice

Question 29

types of gaining control

Answer 29

1. behavioral control
2. cognitive control
3. decisional control
4. informational control
5. emotional control
6. catharsis
7. crisis debriefing

Question 30

ability to step and do something to reduce the impact of a stressful situation

Answer 30

behavioral control

Question 31

ability to cognitively restructure or think differently about negative emotions that arise in response to stress-provoking events

Answer 31

cognitive control

Question 32

ability among alternative courses of action

Answer 32

decisional control

Question 33

ability to acquire info about a stressful event

Answer 33

informational control

Question 34

ability to suppress and express emotions

Answer 34

emotional control

Question 35

disclosing painful feelings

Answer 35

catharsis

Question 36

a single session procedure, typically conducted in groups, designed to ward off PTSD

Answer 36

crisis debriefing