Mental health Flashcards
what is mental health
h is a positive state of well-being, involving how we think, feel, and act.
It’s not simply about not having a diagnosed disorder
is mental illness a sign of weakness or failure
No, Mental illness is influenced by a mix of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
true or false: Mental illnesses are rare and only affect a small group of people
false
Mental illnesses are common and can affect anyone regardless of background, age, or socioeconomic status.
Understanding their prevalence can help reduce stigma and encourage more people to seek help when needed.
true or false: If you’re mentally healthy, you won’t experience any mental health challenges.
false
Everyone encounters stress, sadness, or anxiety at times.
Mental health is a spectrum. Good mental health doesn’t mean the complete absence of difficulties—it means
having the skills and support to manage them
true or false: Professional help is only needed when symptoms are extreme.
false
Early support and preventive care can help maintain good mental health and prevent conditions from worsening.
Therapy, counselling, or even informal support can be valuable even for those without a severe diagnosis.
can people with a mental illness still have a good mental health
yes they can achieve a good mental health with an illness
fill the gap: people with mental illness are more likely to have a _______ __________.
chronic disease
what is intersectionality
this is used to explain how various social categories like race, class, gender, and sexual orientation intersect and create unique experiences of discrimination and privilege
IE, being black and being a woman, these are two discriminatory groups
what is Drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP)
its a movement disorder caused by different medications that interfere with dopamine transmission in the brain, often resembling Parkinson’s disease, but typically reversible upon discontinuing the offending drug.
what are some medication long term impacts
- sedation
- weight gain
- tremors
- osteoporosis
- pain perception
- metabolic syndrome - this is a group of health problems that put you at risk of type 2 diabetes or conditions that affect your heart or blood vessels.
what does physio intervention include
- exercise based rehabilitation
- walking aids and equipment
- pain management
what are some common symptoms
- psychosis (hallucinations)
- disorganised thinking and speech
- feeling disconnected from feelings
- difficulty concentrating
- wanting to avoid people
- lack of interest in things
- self neglect
what is dualism in psychology
the philosophical concept that the mind and body are fundamentally separate or distinct entities, rather than being parts of a single, unified whole.
what is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
it is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid.
what are the 5 levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- self actualisation
- esteem
- love and belonging
- safety needs
- physiological needs
what does it mean to be higher up in the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
The higher up the hierarchy, the more difficult it is to satisfy the needs associated with that stage
can you meet the top of the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (self actualisation) without meeting the levels below it
no you cannot, in order to meet self actualisation, you have to have met the physiological needs, feel safe and secure, have a sense of connection and have self esteem
What is interoception?
Interoception is the sense that allows us to perceive internal bodily states, such as hunger, thirst, and heart rate.
Which of the following is NOT typically associated with interoception?
A) Hunger
B) Temperature
C) Sound
C) Sound
what happens is the brain is exposed to prolonged abuse
prolonged abuse can result in the brain becoming more sensitive and causing to to think it is in danger a lot of the time; heightening senses and stress
