Module 4- Psychology Flashcards
What is the definition of mental health from WHO 2010?
State of well-being in which an individual 1.Realizes their own abilities
2. Can cope with normal stresses of life
3. Can work productively
4. Is able to contribute to their community
What is the definition on mental health from Canadian Mental Health Association?
Resilience, self actualization, balance, ability to enjoy life
What is mental illness?
Refers to a wide range of mental health conditions or disorders that affect your mood, behaviour, and thinking
-depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addictions
What happened in the Stress-Vulnerability Model?
Rat 1 pressed a button and was shocked then got a treat.
Rat 2 was shocked at the same time as Rat 1 and also given a treat.
Results showed that if it is self inflicted it won’t harm you as much
Rat 1’s outcome ended up better
Who was most lonely during the pandemic?
People who made less than $50,000
Covid pandemic mostly affected what age and gender?
Females age 18-29 and 65+ were more lonely, males and female age 30-64 were equal
Who did the peak of Covid restrictions cause higher anxiety, depression and loneliness in?
Individuals from lower income households
People living alone or with parents
Young females
What does in mean to have a good psychological well-being?
Life is going well
Feeling good
Functioning effectively
Knowing painful emotions are normal
When is psychological well-being compromised?
When negative emotions are extreme or very long lasting and interfere with a persons ability to function in their daily life
Examples of good psychological well-being?
Happiness
Contentment
Interest
Engagement
Confidence
Affection
Having some control over one’s life
Having a sense of purpose
Experiencing positive relationships
Asymmetries in brain activation may reflect…..
A persons typical emotional style
What examples play a crucial role during formation of psychological well-being
Life events
Parental influences
Environmental factors
3 drivers of psychological well-being?
Personality
Demographic factors
Socioeconomic factors
Psychological well-being is influenced by…..
Early environment
What is happiness?
Resilience, self-actualization, balance (effectively juggling multiple demands), and an ability to enjoy life. (Canadian Mental Health Association)
What is the relationship between health and happiness?
Physical ailments can increase mental health issues
Define Altruism
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
People who are emotionally kind and compassionate are…..?
Generally more happy, health and better well-being and longevity
How does happiness affect the human body
Predicts lower heart rate and blood pressure
Healthier patterns of heart rate variability
Less likely to develops coronary heart disease
Strengthen your immune system
Stress can trigger……
Biological changes in our hormones and blood pressure
2008 study on happiness and disease or disability
Studied 10,000 Australians
Participants who reported being happy and satisfied with life most or all the time were about 1.5 times less likely to have long-term health conditions
