Mental Health

Question 1

Approaches of defining normality

6

Answer 1

Sociocultural approach
- behaviour that is acceptable in a certain culture or society

Historical approach
- behaviour that is normal in a certain era of time

Situational approach
- within a culture, behaviour which may be considered normal in one situation may not be normal in another

Medical approach
- abnormal behaviour that is defined to have a biological cause and can be diagnosed and treated

Functional approach
- behaviour that is viewed normal if the person can function effectively in society

Statistical approach
Behaviour that is considered normal in a large group of people, answer is usually averaged.

Question 2

Comparing physical health to mental Health

Answer 2

Physical is overt

Mental is covert

Question 3

Types of mental illnesses

Answer 3

Psychotic illness
- psychosis is an condition that affects a persons thinking, feeling and behaviour, it causes the person to lose touch with reality
Eg. Skitzophrenia

Non-psychotic illness
- common experiences
Eg. Phobias, anxiety, stress

Question 4

What is a stigma

Answer 4

Stigma is a negative label given to a group of people, usually stereotyped, it can result to prejudice and discrimination. It’s a mark of disgrace

Question 5

Treatments of mental illness

Answer 5

• CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)
• Support groups
• medication
• psychiatric therapy

Question 6

Define mental health

Answer 6

A persons condition in regards to their psychological and emotion wellbeing