The biopsychosocial model Flashcards
what is the biological component of the biopsychosocial model
internal genetic and/or physiologically based factors. can be innate such as genetic predispositions passed down from one’s parents or can come about later in life such as taking certain medications
what is the psychological component of the biopsychosocial model
internal factors pertaining to an individuals mental processes, including their cognition, thoughts, beliefs and attitudes, everything that an individual experiences within their mind
what is the social component of the biopsychosocial model
external fatcors relating to an individuals interactions with others and their external environment, including their relationships and community involvement
mental wellbeing
a state of emotional and social wellbeing, considered to fall on a spectrum/continuum from high to low, it is never fixed and always fluctuating
biopsychosocial model
a holistic, interdiciplinary framework for understanding the human experience in terms of the influence of biological, psychological and social factors
how does the BPS model and mental wellbeing relate
biological, psychological and social factors can increase or decrease the potential for an individual to hhave high levels of mental wellbeing, all need to be addressed to have high levels of mental wellbeing, if one is compromised a personns wellbeing is at risk
examples of biological factors
genetic predispositions, medication, nutrition, sleep, disease and immune system functioning, hormones
examples of social factors
interpersonal relationships, attachment style, socioeconomic status, education, level of social support
examples of pyschological factors
attitudes/beliefs, coping skills, self-esteem, thoughts, memories and learning
example of how social and biological factos interact
social circle can influence their consumption of drugs and alcohol
example of how biological factors and physcological factors interact
having a chronic illness has the potential to cause psychological distress
example of how social factors interact with pyschological
havviing low self esteem makes it difficult to make meaningful social relationships
what are the rranges of the mental health continuum
mentally healthy, mental health problem, mental disorder
what are risk factors
factors that contribute to the liklihood of a person either sufferiing from a mental disorder or experiencing a relapse
protective factors
guard against onset or relapse by supporting a persons general wellbeing, they provide resilience
examples of risk factors
cognitive/emotiomal immaturity, low income/poverty, exposure tto violence/abuse, unemplyment, discrimination
exxamples of protective factors
communication skills, physical health, physical security and safety, scholastic achievement
communicate skills
verbally articulate hardships, fellings
who is helen milroy and what did she establish
australias first aboriginal psychiatrist, she developed the ‘dance for life’ framework, identifying 5 dimensions of life and development that health professionals should observe when working with ATSI communities
what are the 5 dimensions for the ‘dance for life’ framework
physical dimension, pyschological, social, spiritual and cultural
the physical dimension
acknowledges that physical state cannot be seperated from the land, represented by a human tree connected to the earth and nurtured by country
the psychological dimension
acknowledges the rich connections we make throughout our lives as well as the stimuli we experience through all five of our sentences
the social dimension
acknowledges the importance of family and the presence of past generations, representing a shared strength and wellbeingg in community - kinship
the spiritual dimension
the tree of life represents the the spiritual dimension connecting us to the earth and not only connecting but protecting us from all things outside our earthly exsistence (life and death)
the cultural diimensions
grounded in the land, the cultural dimensions encompasses healing, ceremony and traditional law, these aspects are connected and weave throughout life
why do ATSIP need to be regarded differently
there are significantly higher levels of stress and anxiety in ATSIP indivuals resulting from the consequences of trauma e.g assimilation and stolen generation
people who are mentally healthy ususallu can
function at high levels, cope and manage lifes challenges, form and maintain good relationships and think logically and clearly
people who have a mental health problemmay
experiences changes in sleep and apetite, loss of energy and motivation, socially withdrawn, difficulties concentrating
people who have a mental disorder may have
OCD, psychotic disorder, personality disorder, neurodevelopmental disorder, substance related and addictive disorders
