Mod 6 (Sec 1) Flashcards
1
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Well-being
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- overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, happy
- made up of many components including mental health
2
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Mental Health
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- psychological, emotional, social aspects of thinking, feeling and behaving
- prerequisite to realizing potential, being able to cope w/ normal life stress, and being productive at work or school
3
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Mental Health and Well-being exist along a continuum
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- all ind. can be placed along continuum and place can change over time
E.x. mental illness but currently experiencing high well-being
3
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Biopsychosocial Model
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- determinants of mental health can be thought in 3 domains
- Biological (genetic determinants, brain dev.)
- Psychological (thoughts, behaviour, self-concept, self-awareness)
- Social (connectedness, context, maltreatment)
- determinants are not mutually exclusive and can interact w/ one another
4
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Risk Factor
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- biological, psychological or sociological characteristic or exposure which is associated w/ higher likelihood of negative outcome
4
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Protective Factor
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- a characteristic or exposure that lowers likelihood of negative outcomes or that reduces impact of risk factor
5
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Risk factors can be distal or proximal
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distal- an early exposure or factor
proximal- factor that represents a more immediate exposure or vulnerability
6
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Distal Risk Factors
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- trauma, abuse, neglect
- adversity from chaotic home
- poor early attachment relationships
- family history of mental disorders
7
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Proximal Risk Factors
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- social isolation/exclusion
- alcohol binging
- poor quality sleep
- non-regular exercise
8
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Distal Protective Factors
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- secure attachments
- nurturing and compassionate relationships when growing up
- safe/secure home env.
9
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Proximal Protective Factors
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- healthy coping strategies
- no substance misuse
- healthy study-life balance
- social support
