psychological health Flashcards
what is psychological health?
can’t be determined based on symptoms alone or the way one looks. presence of mental wellness and fulfillment of human potential
what is maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
described an ideal of mental health. studied individuals who lived full lives.
what is the order of maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
physiological, safety/security, love/belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization
what are self-actualized people?
psychologically healthy individuals
what is resilience?
recapturing sense of psychological wellness within reasonable time after encountering difficult situation
what is integration? what is it essential in?
creating own self-concept rather adopting another. essential in developing a positive self-concept
what is stability?
depends on integration of the self and freedom from contraindictions (mental disorders)
what are some factors of psychological disorders?
genetic difference, trauma, learned bahaviour, life events, parent/peer influences, etc
what is the most common psychological disorder among canadians?
anxiety disorder
what are the types of anxiety disorder?
simple specific disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsion disorder (OCD), PTSD
how to treat anxiety disorders?
medication, psychological intervention, stress management, exercise, proper nutrients, etc
what are some mood disorders?
depression, dysthymic disorder
what is dysthymic disorder?
mild/moderate depression for a shorter time period (around 2 years)
how to treat depression?
drug therapy, counselling/psychotherapy, recovery time not assured
what are warning signs of suicide? the acronym?
IS PATH WARM? Ideation, Substance Abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Helplessness, Withdrawal, Angry, Recklessness, Mood change
what to use instead of “failed suicide attempt”?
“non-fatal suicide attempt”
what is stigma?
negative and unfair belief that group has about smth
what are the models of human nature and therapeutic change?
biological(medical), behavioural, cognitive, psychodynamic
what is the biological model of human nature and therapeutic change? how is it treated?
mind’s activity depends on the brain and its genetic composition. focuses on neuron activity and chemical reactions. still acknowledges external factors (learning and environment). treated with medication
what is the behavioural model of human nature and therapeutic change? how is it treated?
focuses on what people do. analyzed in terms of stimulus, response, reinforcement. treated with altering reinforcements that sustain the behaviour
what is the cognitive model of human nature and therapeutic change? how is it treated?
behaviour results from complex attitudes, expectations, motives. treated by exposing false ideas that produce anxiety or depression
what is psychodynamic model of human nature and therapeutic change? how is it treated?
unconscious thoughts, emotions, ideas, impulses that direct thoughts/behaviours. past helps shape present. treated by patients speaking freely to help understand and gain insight
what is cognitive-behavioural therapy?
generally focuses on changing patterns of thinking. has been combined with drug therapy for depression and some anxiety disorders
