Psychosocial Health Flashcards
Psychosocial Health
A complex interaction of processes and factors that are both psychological and social in nature, and encompass our emotional, mental, social, and spiritual states.
These dimensions are inextricably linked.
Involves grit.
What are the 3 general practices or tools to promote our psychosocial health?
1) Connect with others
2) Stay positive
3) Deal better with hard times
1) Connect with others
Show others care and concern, build meaningful relationships, and be comfortable with receiving care and attention from others
2) Stay positive
We all experience a wide range of emotions, but the key is to navigate them in a healthy way, particularly negative ones like fear and anger.
3) Deal better with hard times
We all go through tough times in life.
It is simply part of human experience.
Thos who practice self-care, accept responsibility, manage time/money appropriately, and plan for the future are more equipped to be mentally well.
Grit
Blend of perseverance and passion.
Greater success at university, better at finding direction in life, etc.
Mental Health Continuum
Mental health fluctuates throughout our lifetime.
Involves green zone, yellow zone, orange zone, red zone.
Green Zone
Healthy
Usually remain calm and steady
Yellow Zone
Reacting
Feelings of irritability, impatience, nervousness.
Orange Zone
Injured.
Anger, anxiety, hopelessness.
Red Zone
Ill
High levels of anxiety, may be depressed, may have suicidal thoughts.
Medical care is required.
Emotional Health
The ability to express and acknowledge one’s feelings and moods and exhibit adaptability and compassion for others.
Includes emotions.
Grouped into four overlying types.
emotional healthy people typically have higher levels of emotional intelligence.
Five components of emotional intelligence determined by Robert Blank.
Four Overlying Types of Emotional Health
1) Emotions that result from loss, harm, or threats (ie. fear, anger).
2) Emotions resulting from benefits (ie. joy, delight).
3) Borderline emotions (ie. hope, compassion).
4) Complex emotions (ie. love, grief).
Five Components of Emotional Intelligence by Robert Blank
1) Self-awareness - knowing your emotions, values, and weaknesses, and the impact you have on others.
2) Self-regulation - the ability to control or share your emotions, depending on the situation.
3) Empathy - capacity to understand what other people are experiencing and consider their feelings.
4) Social skill - competence to manage relationships that benefit people or organizations.
5) Motivation - the insight to be able to enjoy working toward personal and professional goals with a focus on meaning, not just material gain.
Social Health
The ability to interact effectively with other people and with the social environment.
Social health enhances our capability to function as a contributing member of society, while supporting and helping others do the same.
Social health in society - ensuring equal access to assistance, goods, services, and programs that help individuals add to the quality of their lives and communities.
Characteristics of Social Health
An optimistic sense of trust in others.
Supportive, constructive, and positive interactions with friends, family, others.
Ability to form relationships.
Celebrating our diverse society by accepting differences.
Being open to new experiences with others.
Two important elements of social health include…
Social support
Social bonds
Social Support
The care and security of family, friends, colleagues, and professionals provide us.
Five Important Types of Social Support Suggested by Cooke et al.
1) Emotional (reassurance)
2) Esteem (value and respect)
3) Network (sense of belonging in group)
4) Appraisal (positive feedback)
5) Altruistic support (perception that doing something for other is worthwhile)
*can also include tangible support (life’s basic needs such as finances, goods, housing)
Social Bonds
The degree to which people are integrated into and attached to their families, communities, and society.
Features of Social Bonds Include…
Attachment to parents, friends, and institutions as long as these attachments help to support healthy lifestyle choices.
Commitment = Level of investment to succeed in making lifestyle changes.
Involvement = include activities that reinforce healthy lifestyle options.
Belief = linked to our intrinsic motivation, which gives us incentive to follow social norms and respect our personal values.
Spiritual Health
Involves our ability to identify our basic purposes in life, and to experience the fulfillment of achieving our full potential.
Spiritually healthy individuals have a better understanding of the interconnectedness with people of other cultures and with each other.
Spiritual intelligence.
Spiritual Intelligence
The capacity to enhance our capabilities and qualities, such as compassion, creativity, and wisdom by improving the self-awareness and feelings of connection with divine energy.
Promoting our Psychosocial Health
At some point, most of us ask ourselves the question “how can I live a fulfilling life”/think about self-actualization.
Some key considerations include identifying your needs, clarifying your values, strengthening your self-esteem, manage your moods, and feel in control.
