Mod 1 (Sec 2) Flashcards
Goals of mental health and well-being
- Community
- Social
- Recreational
- Career
- Academic
- Relationships
- Cultural
How mental health is correlated to academic success
- Energy levels and motivation
- Concentration and cognition
- Self-Efficacy
- Managing stressful situations
- Belongingness
Mental health concepts
- Risk Factors
- Protective Factors
- Stressors
- Resilience
- Signs and Symptoms
Risk Factor
biological, psychological or sociological characteristic or exposure associated with higher likelihood of negative outcome
- not getting enough sleep
- using recreational drugs
Protective Factor
characteristic or exposure that lowers likelihood of negative outcomes or reduces impact of risk factor
- reliable support network
- good study-life balance
- good sleep
Stressors
person, place, situation that causes state of psychological strain or tension
(stress is a physiological response to stressor)
- upcoming final
- relationship problems
Signs and Symptoms
If ind. does not adapt will develop symptoms
- observable or experienced indicators of being under stress
Resilience
ability to adjust, adapt, overcome and cope w/ a disappointment or stressor
