Psychology Flashcards
Define Mental Health
A state of well being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
Define Well being
the balance point between an individuals resource pool and challenges face
What is Hedonic Wellbeing
Subjective
Emotional aspect if well being, moods joy, pleasure and absence of negative moods
What is Eudemonic well being
Psychological
Cognitive well being
purpose in life, mastery, autonomy, self acceptance
Symptoms of despression
Prolonged low mood
low self esteem
Anxiety, fear
Suicidal thoughts
Risk factors for depression
childhood experiences life events illness physical health problem genetic disposition sleep, diet, PA medication, drugs, alcohol
Symptoms of Bipolar disorder
Manic or depressive episodes
euphoric wellbeing, excitement, confidence
Depressive episodes
Risk factors for Bipolar
Childhood experiences life events illness physical health problem genetic disposition
Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder
Cognitive: restlessness, worried scared, on edge, lack of concentration
Somatic: dizziness. tiredness, muscle aches, dry mouth, sickness, headaches
Risk factors for generalized anxiety disorder
Phobias
panic disorder
life and stressful event
Are PA and sedentary behavior modifiable risk factors for mental health and wellbeing
yes, with the higher the MET the higher the effect
What is the major case study on the impact of PA on mental health
MIND - Get Set and Go
What are the objectives of the Get Set and Go programme
To engage individuals with MHC in sport and exercise
How is the Get Set and Go programme delivered
Local and digital delivery
8 MIND charities spread across the country
Sports coordinator to set up sports
recruit peer navigators
What was the impact of PA on mental health in the MIND case study?
Increase in mental health with social support
Does PA have a impact on neurophysiological function
Yes, both direct and indirectly
Which neurotransmitters are influenced by PA?
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
What is the papez circuit?
A closed neural circuitry that is part of the limbic system
Where does the papez circuit start and end?
In the hippocampus
Where does part of the papez circuit lie?
Medial temporal lobe
What is the hippocampus?
A small organ located within the brain’s medial temporal lobe and forms an important part of the limbic system, the region that regulates emotions.
What is the limbic system responsible for?*
- learning and memory
- emotional aspects of behaviour
Where is the limbic system?*
The main limbic lobe spans frontal, parietal and temporal lobes, on medial surface of the brain
Which part of the brain is most sensitive to PA?
Hippocampus
