Psych unit 4 Wellbeing Flashcards
Mental wellbeing
an individual’s
psychological state,
including their ability to
think, process information,
and regulate emotions
Levels of functioning
the degree to which an
individual can complete
day-to-day tasks in
an independent and
effective manner
High levels of functioning
Individuals with high levels of functioning may:
* carry out basic everyday tasks, such as
maintaining personal hygiene and dressing
appropriately
* be productive in completing daily tasks
* set goals and take steps towards
achieving them
* be independent
* adapt to changes in the environment.
Low levels of functioning
Individuals with low levels of functioning may:
* struggle to carry out basic tasks, such as
maintaining personal hygiene and dressing
appropriately
* feel uncharacteristically lethargic or tired
and thus be unproductive in achieving tasks
* lack direction or be able to set goals in life
* be unable to cope with changes in the
environment.
Resilience
the ability to
cope with and manage
change and uncertainty
High levels of resilience
Individuals with high levels of resilience may:
* seek solutions to problems
* use appropriate coping strategies
* be flexible in changing circumstances
* be optimistic and hopeful.
Low levels of resilience
Individuals with low levels of resilience may:
* experience enduring feelings of being
overwhelmed when problems arise
* rely on unhealthy or unhelpful coping strategies
* be unable to adapt to change
* lack hope and optimism.
Social wellbeing
the ability for an individual
to form and maintain
meaningful bonds with
others, and adapt to
different social situations
High levels of social wellbeing
A person with high levels of social
wellbeing may:
* have a strong support network
* be able to form and maintain meaningful
relationships
* be able to effectively communicate
with others.
Low level of social wellbeing
A person with low levels of social
wellbeing may:
* be isolated or lack support from others
* have difficulty forming and maintaining
meaningful relationships
* struggle to effectively communicate
with others.
Emotional wellbeing
the ability for an individual
to appropriately control
and express their own
emotions in an adaptive
way, as well as understand
the emotions of others
High levels of emotional wellbeing
A person with high levels of emotional
wellbeing may:
* be aware of their own and others’ current
emotional state
* experience a wide range of emotions
* express emotions at appropriate times.
Low levels of emotional wellbeing
A person with low levels of emotional
wellbeing may:
* be unable to understand or name their own
and others’ emotions
* feel numb or be unable to experience
certain emotions
* express emotions inappropriately or at
inappropriate times (for example, yelling at
your boss while at work).
Social and emotional
wellbeing (SEWB)
a framework that includes
all elements of being,
and therefore wellbeing,
for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples
the SEWB framework is:
* multidimensional, meaning that it is made up of different components.
* holistic, which reflects an approach to wellbeing that considers the whole person,
including their mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs.
sewb categories
Body (in relation to
SEWB) connecting to the
physical body and health
in order to participate fully
in all aspects of life
Mind and Emotions
(in relation to SEWB)
ability to effectively
manage thoughts and
feelings
Family and Kinship
(in relation to SEWB)
connection to the
immediate and wider
family group and
community
Community (in relation
to SEWB) connection
to wider social systems,
providing individuals and
families the ability to
connect with and support
each other
Culture (in relation to
SEWB) a strong sense
of identity, values,
tradition, and connection
between the past, present,
and future that drives
behaviour and beliefs
Country (in relation to
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander cultures)
traditional lands of a
particular language or
cultural group, including
both geographical
boundaries and the
spiritual, emotional, and
intellectual connections to
and within it
Spirituality (in relation
to SEWB) a concept that
connects all things, and
shapes beliefs, values,
and behaviour. It guides
knowledge systems,
culture, and all that is life
for Aboriginal people,
including connections to
ancestors, the past, the
present, and the future
Ancestors (in relation
to SEWB) a belief
that a family and
community’s ancestors
are interconnected with
Creation spirits and
Country and watch over,
guide, and protect families
and communities in the
physical and spiritual world
