Physical factors - mental ill health

Question 1

Physical factors: mental ill health
Physical - general

Answer 1

• tiredness: disturbed sleep
• risk infection: weaker immune system

Question 2

Physical factors: mental ill health
Intellectual - general

Answer 2

• impact academic/ professional attainment: difficulty concentrating

Question 3

Physical factors: mental ill health
Emotional - general

Answer 3

• persistent worrying: stress

Question 4

Physical factors: mental ill health
Social - general

Answer 4

• social isolation: not feeling up going out/ too unwell/ be in hospital
• lose friends: embarassed/ fearful
• reduced social interaction: discrimination/ stigma/ friends not knowing if could invite individual.
• breakdown in relationships: push friends/ family away
• new friends: in same situation after attending support groups.