mental health Flashcards
this may be defined as ones personal thoughts and feelings about ones overall state of being
Subjective well being
includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Mental health
is tied to the individual’s self-concept and emotions about him.
Good mental health
A ________will have a negative effect on one’s mental health and well-being.
negative self-concept
is one’s perception of one’s value and worth, effectiveness, and ability in performing a task or activity
Self-efficacy
produces thoughts that say one is not worthy of being loved or not adequate enough to be somebody’s friend.
Low self-esteem
It deals with one’s capacity to separate one’s identity from other significant persons like parents, lovers, and special friends.
AUTONOMY
is the capacity for self-direction and having a clearly defined role identity.
Autonomy
is the ability to perform tasks using specific skills and knowledge effectively, closely tied to self-esteem and identity
Competence
refers to the relationships between different generations who live separately but remain connected.
Intergenerational independence
is the top level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which is pursued after basic needs like physiological needs, safety, emotional connections, and self-esteem are met.
Self-actualization
It involves fulfilling one’s potential and becoming the person they’ve always aspired to be. Self-actualized individuals accept reality, are compassionate, open to change, and value privacy as they work toward their goals.
Self-actualization
is a mood disorder that involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities.
Depression
is more than just a low mood – it’s a serious condition that has an impact on both physical and mental health.
Depression
makes it more difficult to manage from day to day and interferes with study, work, and relationships.
Depression
are a group of mental health problems.
Anxiety disorders
These disorders can involve both food deprivation and binge eating, which may be followed by purging.
Eating disorders
is a chronic mood disorder that causes intense shifts in mood, energy levels and behavior.
Bipolar disorder
are the main sign of the bipolar disorder, and most people with bipolar disorder also have depressive episodes.
Manic and hypomanic episodes
is a psychiatric condition that has severe effects on your physical and mental well-being.
Schizophrenia
it disrupts how your brain works, interfering with things like your thoughts, memory, senses, and behaviors. It involves a disconnection from reality, including hallucinations and delusions. It also affects your ability to recognize your symptoms.
Schizophrenia
is defined as a reaction of the mind and body to a stimulus that disturbs the well-being, state of calm, or equilibrium of a person.
Stress
body’s response to challenging situations, involving hormones like cortisol and norepinephrine, which prepare the body for action by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels
Stress
Prolonged stress, with continuous ___________ release, can lead to fatigue, aging, and a weakened immune system, resulting in illness.
cortisol and norepinephrine