THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL RISK FACTORS: ATTACHMENT / DISORGANIZED ATTACHMENT / LOSS OF A SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIP / THE ROLE OF STIGMA

Question 1

THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL RISK FACTORS: ATTACHMENT

* If this bond doesn’t form = a disorganized attachment will occur

Answer 1

• The relationship between two people who feel strongly about each other
• “The bond or relationship between the infant and the primary caregiver (usually mother)”
• A biological basis
• Function = increase that chance of survival by helping the child seek proximity to someone who will take care of their physical and emotional needs
• A deep enduring emotional bond

Question 2

THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL RISK FACTORS: ATTACHMENT

• DISORGANISED ATTACHMENT
• What leads to a disorganized attachment = A source of comfort OR a source of fear
• Failure to form secure attachments

Securely attachments in childhood

Answer 2

• A type of childhood insecure attachment (no secure attachment)
• Display a confusing mix of behaviour
• May seem disoriented, dazed, or confused
• Failure to form secure attachments = have a negative impact on behaviour in later childhood and throughout life
• Securely attachments in childhood = good self-esteem, strong romantic relationships, . AS adults, tend to have healthy, happy and long lasting relationships

Question 3

THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL RISK FACTORS: LOSS OF A SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIP

Answer 3

• Grief = a natural response to loss
• The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be
• Grief = expressed in many ways. This can affect = emotions, thoughts, behaviour, beliefs, physical health and you’re relationship with others

Question 4

THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL RISK FACTORS: THE ROLE OF STIGMA AS A BARRIER TO ACCESSING TREATMENT
- Defining someone by their illness rather than who they are as an individual

- CHARCTERISTICS
= Racial or cultural identity
= gender (sexual identity)
= Physical appearance
= Social status, etc.

• EFFECTS of STIGMA

Answer 4

STIGMA

• The disapproval and shame felt by people who exhibit characteristics that society considers wrong or unusual.
• Sees you in a negative way because of a particular characteristic or attribute you possess

EFFECTS of STIGMA:
= Shame
= Hopelessness and isolation
= Lack of understanding m=by family, friends or others
= Reluctance to ask for help

Question 5

THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL RISK FACTORS: THE ROLE OF STIGMA AS A BARRIER TO ACCESSING TREATMENT

** DEALING WITH STIGMA
= Get the mental health 
= Do not hide away 
= Connect with others
= You are not your illness

Answer 5

• Get the mental health treatment you need:
  = not let the fear of being labelled with a mental illness stop you from getting help
• Do not hide away
  = reaching out to people you trust can mean you get the support you need
• Connect with others
  = Joining a mental health support group can help you deal with feelings of isolation. This can make you realize that you are not alone in your feelings and experiences
• You are not your illness
  = Do not define yourself by your illness - there is power in language