SAC Revision Flashcards
mental wellbeing sac
adaptive behaviours
behaviours that enable an individual to adjust to another type of behaviour or situation.
seen as positive, constructive and productive
enable to adjust to a situation or respond to a challenge
Anxiety
a state of physiological and emotional arousal associated with feelings of apprehension and worry that something is wrong or something bad is going to happen
Biological factors
physiological influences that can affect an individual’s wellbeing (e.g. genetics, brain function, general physical health).
continuum
a continuous uninterrupted sequence or succession of interrelated aspects that vary in degree between two extremes
environmental trigger
a specific object, event and/or experience that can act as a stimulus for the onset of a particular condition
cumulative risk
the compounded effects of exposure to numerous risk factors within a series or pattern of circumstances and events in an individual’s life
emotional wellbeing
an individual’s ability to understand their emotions and manage them constructively to meet the demands of everyday life without experiencing too much distress
Genetic predisposition/vulnerability
An inherited tendency (or increased risk) for developing a particular physical or psychological characteristic or pattern of characteristics.
Maladaptive behaviours
Behaviours that are often used to reduce one’s anxiety, but the result is dysfunctional and non-productive
behaviours do not address the actual problem and are often associated with forms of mental illness.
Mental illness
health condition that affects the way a person thinks, feels and acts
causes the person significant distress and difficulty in functioning or coping with everyday life
often involvez behaviours that are atypical of the person and may also be inappropriate within their culture.
Perpetuating risk factors
What keeps the problems going?
Longer term, ongoing factors
tend to maintain psychological problem after it has been elicited,
inhibits recovery by prolonging the disorder and preventing its resolution
(physical health problems, avoidance, low resilience, cultural background)
Precipitating risk factors
what triggers the problem?
current specific personal or situational dynamics that occur shortly before the development of a disorder
appear to be the triggers for the onset of psychological problems or behavioural responses.
(poor sleep, stress, trauma, social stress)
Predisposing risk factors
What Led to the Problem Starting?
aspects within individual’s characteristics from a person’s formative early years
increase vulnerability to other influences that act close to the time of the development and presentation of psychological problems.
(neurotransmitter dysfunction, low resilience, parental modelling)
Protective factors
What are the persons’ strengths that prevent the occurrence of the problems
individual’s strengths, resilience, social supports and positive patterns of behaviour
prevent/reduce the likelihood or severity of conditions due to the risk factors present.
(relaxation techniques, diet, high resilience, coping skills, psychoeducational)
Resilience
The capacity to cope and deal constructively with change or challenges and bounce back
Social wellbeing
An individual’s ability to maintain positive and effective relationships with others.
Specific phobia
an anxiety disorder characterised by significant anxiety produced by exposure to a specific feared object or situation, often leading to avoidance behaviour.
Stigma
Negative attitudes and beliefs held in the wider community and society in general that motivate people to fear, reject, avoid and discriminate against people with a mental disorder.
Stress
unpleasant state of physiological and/or psychological tension
is experienced when a situation is perceived as threatening to one’s wellbeing, and may tax/exceed one’s ability to cope.
Wellbeing
A state characterised by an optimum level of physical and mental health and fitness that allows an individual to function actively over the full range of life activities and be able to respond to difficult circumstances.
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
Individuals with high levels of functioning may:
- carry out basic everyday tasks
- be productive in completing daily tasks
- set goals and achieve them
- be independent
- adapt to changes in the environment
Individuals with low levels of functioning may:
- struggle to carry out basic tasks
- feel lethargic or tired
- lack direction or set goals in life
- unable to cope with changes in environment
Individuals with high levels of resilience may:
- seek solutions to problems
- use appropriate coping strategies
- be flexible with change
- be optimistic and hopeful
Individuals with low levels of resilience may:
- feel overwhelmed when problems arise
- rely on unhealthy/unhelpful coping mechanisms
- unable to adapt to change
- lack hope and optimism
a person with high social wellbeing may:
- have a stong support network
- able to form + maintain meaningful relationships
- effectively communicate with others
a person with low social wellbeing may:
- be isolated or lack support from others
- difficulty forming + maintaining meaningful relationships
- struggle to effectively communicate
a person with high emotional wellbeing may:
- be aware of theirs and others’ emotional state
- have a wide range of emotions
- express emotions appropriately
a person with low emotional wellbeing may:
- unable to understand/name emotions
- feel number/unable to experience certain emotions
- express emotions inappropriately
Social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) framework
a framework that includes all elements of being and therefore wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Dimensions of SEWB framework
- connection to body
- connection to mind & emotions
- connection to family & kinship
- connection to community
- connection to culture
- connection to country
- connection to spirit, spirituality & ancestors
Determinants of wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- social
- historical
- political
Social determinants
the circumstances in which people grow, work, and live, and the systems put in place to deal with illness
(SES, poverty, unemployment, discrimination)
Historical determinants
the ongoing influence of events, policies, and trauma on groups of people
(colonisation, past gov policies)
Political determinants
political policies that shape the process of distributing resources and power to individuals and communities, and create or reinforce social and health inequities
(unresolved issues of land, control of local resources)
A person with high mental wellbeing is:
- able to function independently
- able to cope with everyday demands
- may still experience stress, sadness, anger
- ^able to cope
a person with moderate mental wellbeing is:
- not functioning at optimal level
- experiences impact on mental wellbeing
- experiences amplified emotions & higher stress
- has difficulty concentrating
- more likely to have irrational thoughts
a person with extremely low mental wellbeing:
- high level of distress
- unable to independently complete tasks
- impacted for an extended period
- may be diagnosed by a mental health professional
Social stigma
involves negative attitudes and beliefs held in the wider community and society that cause people to fear, reject, avoid and discriminate against a group.
Mental Health
A state of emotional and social wellbeing where a person can effectively fulfil their abilities, cope with normal stresses of life, work productively and contribute to their community.
