Mental Health Flashcards
1
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What is mental illness?
A
A psychological dysfunction, usually involving distress, impaired to cope with everyday life, thoughts, feelings, and/ or behaviour that is not typical of the person
2
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What is the Biopsychosocial model?
A
A holistic view which demonstrates how biology, psychology and social context interact to influence our overall health.
3
Q
What is mental health?
A
A persons condition with regard to their psychological and emotional wellbeing
4
Q
What does predictive mean?
A
Risk factors or other factors that can contribute to a mental illness
5
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What does preventative mean?
A
Being about to reduce or stop something that can contribute to mental illness
