Protective Factors

Question 1

Adequate Nutritional Intake and Hydration

(biological)

Answer 1

• eating a balanced variety of food and sufficient hydration supports mental and physical functioning

Question 2

Adequate Sleep

(biological) (2)

Answer 2

• appropriate duration and quality is essential for mental and physical health
• prevents sleep deprivation which causes impairment in affective, behavioural and cognitive functioning

Question 3

Cognitive Behavioural Strategies

(psychological) (3)

Answer 3

• identify. correct and assess faulty patterns of thinking or behaviour that may negatively affect mental wellbeing
• switching from maladaptive and unrealistic ABCs to adaptive and realistc ABCs
• cognitive restructuring - identifying and correcting negative, unrealistic thoughts and replace them with postive, adaptive thoughts
• behavioural activation - schedule and partake in activites that are stress-reducing or enjoying, discouraging avoidance behaviours

Question 4

Mindfulness Meditation

(psychological) (2)

Answer 4

• focusing attention on the present without judgement and focusing on breathing, sensations, thoughts and feelings as they arise
• increases cognitive functioning and emotion regulation and reduces stress and physiological arousal

Question 5

Support from community that is authentic and energising

Answer 5

• social support that is genuine and motivating that may come from family, friends, communities, support organisations
• maintains social and emotional wellbeing, provides sense of belonging to a community and promotes experiencing of positive emotions