Module 1: Intro to the Science of Well-being, Mental Health and Resiliency Flashcards
Well being
-considered an overall state of feeling comfortable, healthy and happy, this is made up of many components, one of which is mental health
Mental health
-includes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of thinking, feeling, and behaving
Aristotle origins of well being
-thought that the goal of life was happiness and flourising
African religious origins of well being
-relationships with land and community members are important paths to wellness
Ubuntu
-the belief that a person cannot flourish in isolation, but can only grow in connection with others
Components of well being
-mental health
-physical health
-supportive/secure environment
Mental health
-embodies positive psychological, emotional, and social functioning
-includes feeling happy and and satisfied with life, positive functioning and self-realization, and positive social value
Physical health
-refers to taking proper care of your body for optimum health and functioning, as well as disease prevention
Supportive/secure environment
-one in which a person feels socially, emotionally, and physically safe and valued
Contributors to mental health
-realizing potential
-emotional health
-psychological health
-social connectedness
Realizing potential
-the degree to which you feel like you are reaching your potential and making meaningful contributions to the world around you
Emotional health
-made up of your feelings and emotions, and your ability to regulate your feelings across different challenges etc
Psychological health
-involves how you think about things and regulate your feelings, includes ability to self reflect, problem solve, manage emotions, be resilient, think, and be attentive
Social connectedness
-involves creating and maintaining good relationships in a socially responsible and acceptable way
Mental health spectrum levels
-well
-symptoms
-concerns or problems
-disorders or illness
Well
-feeling content, capable and happy
-stress and disappointment is manageable
Symptoms
-refers to experiences that can be associated with some distress, but may be situational and not indicative or a disorder
-anxiety, mood swings, sleep problems
Concerns or problems
-presence of symptoms that persist and are associated with distress or difficulty, but are not severe enough to be considered a diagnosable mental illness
Disorders or illness
-clinically diagnosed illnesses that require evidence-based treatments provided by health care professionals, described as clinically significant symptoms characterized by a disturbance in thought, feeling, and perception that negatively affects daily functioning
How many canadian university students have depression
-46%
How many canadian university students have anxiety
-65%
Need for university mental health services
-at risk age
-transition period where students will encounter new stressors
-vulnerable brain
-laking support
-decrease in stigma and increase in reporting
Contributors to mental health and academic outcomes in the first year
-family factors
-personal factors
-early environment
-psychological factors
-lifestyle and behaviour factors
-academic success
Family factors
-relationships
-parent mental health history
-parent education
Personal factors
-mental and physical health
-age
-gender
-sexuality
-socio-cultural background
Early environment
-childhood abuse
-neglect
-peer bullying
-early loss-separation
Psychological factors
-emotional self-awareness
-compassion
-resilience
-mental health literacy
-stigma