mental health continuum (8B)

Question 1

mental health continuum

Answer 1

a tool used to track fluctuating mental wellbeing

Question 2

high levels of mental wellbeing

Answer 2

• able to function independently
• able to cope with everyday demands
• ability to regulate and express emotions

Question 3

moderate levels of mental wellbeing

Answer 3

• not functioning at an optimal level
• experience temporary or moderate impact on mental wellbeing
• experience amplified emotions
• difficulty concentrating

Question 4

low levels of mental wellbeing

Answer 4

• shows high levels of distress
• unable to independently complete task and meet demands
• impacted for extended period of time

Question 5

internal factors

Answer 5

factors that arise from within the individual
eg. stress response, genetic predisposition

Question 6

external factors

Answer 6

factors that arise from an individual environment
eg. loss of relationship, access to support services

Question 7

stress

Answer 7

a psychological and physiological experience that occurs when an individual encounters something of significance that demands their attention and effort to cope

• response is to a known stimulus
• distress or eustress
• can be high or low depending on time and severity

Question 8

anxiety

Answer 8

a psychological and physiological response that involves feelings of worry and apprehension about perceived threat

• response is to unknown stimulus
• distress only

Question 9

specific phobia

Answer 9

a type of diagnosable anxiety disorder that is categorised by excessive and disproportionate fear when encountering or anticipating the encounter of a particular stimulus

• response to known stimulus
• distress
• maladaptive

Question 10

physiological stress response

Answer 10

increased heart rate
rapid breathing
increased perspiration
dilated pupils