MOD 4-6 Flashcards
Your _______ interacts with life experiences good and bad to determine resiliency and sensitivity to stress
Genetic Makeup
Who provides mental health support?
-Occupational Therapist
-Counsellor
-Psychotherapists
-Clinical Psychologist
-Psychiatrist
What does the Stepped Care Model assume?
- Every step is evidence-based and effective
- This is a way to rationalizes and economize healthcare resources that are often limited
- Care provided is acceptable to patients so that it each level is convenient,
accessible, and has flexibility
What are 4 indicators that differentiate stress from a mental health disorder
- Disproportionate Reaction
- Time
(symptoms persitent for exteneded period/past stressor) - Impairment
(interfere with day-to-day life) - Out of Character
Tipping Point
Point at which someone begins showing signs and symptoms of the strain/burden of perceived stress (exceed optimal performance stress)
The 3 R’s
- Reading
- Writing
- Resetting
Stress Diathesis Model
Stress- triggers biological systems
Diathesis- concept of vulnerability
Stepped care approach
Aims to match individual patients to the level of service indicated based on
intensity of need
Steeling Effect
Refers to evidence of more resistance to later stress having successfully coped with a stress or challenge earlier in life
Specialized primary care providers
-Psychiatry
-Psychological Therapy
-Self-Help and Peer Support
-Counselling
Social isolation
An objective measurement of the number of people you interact with a.k.a it ‘s a lack of quantity of social conenctions
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Emotional
-Feeling sad
-Non-reactive mood
-Feeling despair
Physical
-Changes in sleep
-Changes in appetite
-Pain, headaches
Behavioural
-Withdrawing from friends and family
-Staying in more, missing work or university
Cognitive
-Feelings of guilt
-Suicidal thoughts
-Feelings of hopelessness
Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
Emotional
-on edge
-irritable
-not fully enjoying things
Physical
-Restless
-Muscle Tension
-Shortness of breath/hyperventilation
Behavioural
-Short temper/angry
-Difficulty sleeping
-Difficulty concentrating
Cognitive
-Apprehension
-Over-worry
-Distracted
Self-Help and Peer Support
Talk to other students that have been through similar
Use available resrouces (books/websites) to work through a problem
Resiliency
ability to adjust or recover from a stressor, threat, or adversity
Recreation
- refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like.
- a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment
Recover from DAF
-Clear mind/take breaks
-Good sleep
-Allow mind to wander
Psychotherapist
Licensed healthcare professionals with training in group and individual
psychological talking therapies.
Psychologicla approaches
-Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
-Behavioural Activation
-Supportive Counseling
-Interpersonal Psychotherapy (relieving symptoms by improving interpersonal functioning)
-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (focuses on evaluating and changing upsetting thoughts)
Psychological therapy
Help young people with emotion/social/mental health isues of moderate severity
Psychiatry
Assess and treat moderate-severe mental health conditions/disorder that require combined psychological and pharmacological treatment
Psychiatrist
Medical doctors with extensive speciality training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, integrating pharmacological treatment
Proximal Protective Factors
-hleahty coping straegies
-good sleep hygiene
-no substance miuse
-study-life balance
Proximal (more recent/uni) Risk Factors
-social isolation
-abusive relationship
-alcohol binging
-poor sleep quality
-non-regular exercise
Primary Care Provider (family doctor)
-Coordinates your health and meath health
-First in line for mental health concerns assessment
Physiologic Response
The brain controls and coordinates the physiological, psychological, and behavioural response to perceived stress
The responses result through signalling of various systems including the HPA axis, autonomic nervous system, metabolic system, gut, and immune system
Physical exercise leads to
-Positive Emotion
-Unity of mind & body
-Higher self esteem
-Leisure
-Problem-Focused Coping
Percieved stress
The brain processes information from your internal (e.g. level of hydration, hormonal state) and external (work, friends, family) environment.
Given your genetics and life experience, your brain reacts differently to the same stress.
Other factors you must balance with studying
-Socializing
-Employment
-Voluntering
-Communiting
-Holidays
-Exercise
-Caring for someone
-Hobbies/Interest
Other factors to consider for diagnostic assessment of a mental disorder are
-Developmental history
-Family history
-Symptoms
-Treatment (worsening of treatment tried)
-Other factors (lifestyle, alcohol misuse)
-Relational and Social factors
Occupational therapist
Specialize in assessment and intervention focused on helping people resume or maintain participation in a variety of activities
(ex. helping students achieve helahty schedule/study-life balance)
Models of psychotherapy
- cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)
- psychodynamic psychotherapy
Managing Distress
learning how to cope with negative or difficult emotional states
Loneliness can increase levels of teh sress hormone cortisol, causing
depression, stroke, or heart attack