Mental Health

Question 1

Mental Health

Answer 1

The body’s ability to manage life’s problem and to derive satisfaction from living throughout the various stages of life.

Question 2

5 Criteria for Mental Health

Answer 2

1. The development of mature patterns of problem solving.
2. Ability to cope with crisis beyond the assistance of family and friends.
3. A value system characterized by respect and trust for self and others
4. Having fulfilling interpersonal relationships
5. Having satisfying work and work relationships.

Question 3

8 basic assumptions regarding Behavior which have Implications for nursing

Answer 3

1. All behavior is Purposeful
2. All behavior is a response to changed conditions in the individual’s total environment
3. The response of an individual in a specific situation is the best that he is capable of making at the given moment.
4. What an individual perceives as happening to him is more influential in determining his behavior than what is actually happening to him.
5. The provision for the satisfaction of the individuals existing needs will allow for the mergence of more mature needs.
6. There is inherent in every individual a potential for striving forward.
7. There is both an overt and a covert aspect of every behavioral response.
8. The individual in our culture stodgier most of his needs through relationships with other individuals or groups of individuals.

Question 4

Mental Illness

Answer 4

Behavior that is threatening and disruptive of relationships or that deviates significantly from behavior that is considered socially acceptable.

*very common: 1:4 affected every year

Question 5

Homeostasis

Answer 5

THE BODY’S TENDENCY TO MAINTAIN ITSELF IN A STATE OF EQUILIBRIUM AND STABILITY WHILE CONTINUALLY BEING EFFECTED BY THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT.

The body needs to stay in homeostasis to feel well.

We all want to achieve Homeostasis!

Question 6

Stress

Answer 6

The body’s arousal response to any demand, change or perceived threat in a person’s internal or external environment.

Question 7

Stress: Arousal Responses

Answer 7

Physical arousal- body chemistry changes, muscle tension, increased BP, increased HR, peristaltic action

Psychological arousal- brain prepares to deal with the stress (emotional response)

Question 8

Stressor

Answer 8

Circumstance or event that elicits the stress response.

Question 9

Internal stressors

Answer 9

Pregnancy, menopause, guilt(emotions), diseases

Question 10

External Stressors

Answer 10

Change in family role, loss of job, change in social role, peer rejection

Question 11

Positive/Negative stress

Answer 11

Positive:

Falling in love, getting engaged/married

Negative:

Rejection, Guilt, Negative body image, Embarrassment, breaking off relationship

Question 12

Selected Stressors w/ Developmental stage:

CHILD

Answer 12

1. Beginning new school
2. Establishing peer relationships
3. Peer competition

Question 13

Selected Stressors w/ Developmental stage:

ADOLESCENT

Answer 13

1. Changing physique
2. Relationships involving sexual attraction
3. Exploring independence
4. Choosing a career

Question 14

Selected Stressors w/ Developmental stage:

YOUNG ADULT

Answer 14

1. Marriage
2. Leaving home, managing a home, become autonomous
3. Getting started in an occupation
4. Having Children

Question 15

Selected Stressors w/ Developmental stage:

MIDDLE ADULT

Answer 15

1. Physical changes of aging- pains/aches
2. Maintaining social status and standards of living
3. Helping teenage children become independent(support/guidance)
4. Aging parents

Question 16

Selected Stressors w/ Developmental stage:

OLDER ADULT

Answer 16

1. Decreasing physical abilities and health(lead to depression)
2. Changes in residence(away from home)
3. Retirement and reduced income
4. Death of spouse and friends(despair)

Question 17

4 factors influencing Response to Stress

Answer 17

1. Nature of the stressor
2. Number of stressors
3. Duration of exposure to stress
4. Past experiences with a comparable stressor