stress/psychological health Flashcards
what is emotional/psychological health
well being in the emotional dimension
achieved when people feel good about themselves
emotional charcateristics
living balanced life
accepting themselves
attending to ones needs
nurturing close relationships
expressing feelings (assertive, grieving)
kobasa theory of happiness
theory about hardiness
what is hardiness
how people interpret world and make sense of their experience with it
emotionally hardy people have high stress but don’t suffer medical consequences
can change over time
can have all of some of the 3 C’s
3 C’s of hardiness
commitment
control
challenge
commitment
has sense of purpose in life
is committed to that purpose
takes tasks head on
control
in control of their life
has the power to change it
challenge
sees problems as challenges to overcome and solve
sustaining emotional health
maintaining physical health
be engaged and productive
be resilient
live within financial means
social connections
considerations of emotional health for clients
emotional health changes through life
avoid judging
learn to read clients emotions
respond in caring manner
humour affects for the body
moves diaphragm and abdominal muscles
increases HR and depth of breathing
strengthens immune system
improves mood
rules of humour
time and place
not at your or others expense
be sensitive and age appropriate
mindful of inside jokes
pay attention to feedback/surroundings
4 types of stress
eustress, acute, chronic makes
acute eustress (adrenalin rush)
chronic eustress (work is challenging but fulfilling)
acute stress (most common, occurs within 1 month to stressor)
chronic stress (high stress or strained relationship)
eustress
healthy and has positive outcomes
motivates you
acute vs chronic
acute is short in duration
chronic is ongoing and can lead to burn out
sources of stress
change (death, moving)
emotional pressure
lack of control
conflict
school/work
daily frustrations (traffic, lost keys)
finances
how long does it take for the brain to think again after fight or flight
up to 90 mins
influences on stress level
number of stressors
duration of stress
perception of personal control or competence
health
availability of supports
temperament/personality
responses to stress
physical (headache, BP, hyperventilating, cleaning, running)
emotional (depression, isolation, irritability, avoidance)
alarm (fight or flight, HR increase, pupils dilate, blood to vital organs)
recovery
when stressor is gone before resources run out
body relaxes and slows down
exhaustion
when stressor remains for too long/multiple stressors
cannot cope anymore
resistance
resources are mobilized in body
metabolic rate high to defend against threat
what to do about stress
AAA:
alter (or remove stressor)
avoid
accept (by B or C)
B:
build resistance
C:
change perception
compassion fatigue
burnout or work stress
exhaustion of motivation and physical or emotional strength from prolonged stress/frustration
extreme tiredness from overworking
feels discouraged, negative, and powerless
s/s of burnout
sarcastic
poor sleep
change in appetite
hate going to work
irritable
self medicating
causes of burnout
short staffing
lack of equipment/supplies
poor relationship with work
lack of professional boundaries
how to psychologically prepare a client for medical procedures
communicate warmth, sensitivity, and caring
listen and respect their concerns/fears
explain your role/what you will do
refer surgical questions to the nurse
report to supervisor client request to see spiritual advisor
