Types Of Risk Factors

Question 1

Precipitating risk factor

Answer 1

A risk factor that triggers the onset or exacerbation of mental health problems in an individual. Includes Environmental trigger, Significant life event, Trauma, accident and injury.

Question 2

Perpetuating risk factor

Answer 2

A risk factor that inhibits recovery from mental health problems. Includes Poor health, Stigma, lack of social support and lack of resources.

Question 3

Protective factor

Answer 3

A factor thats prevents occurrence or re-occurrence of mental health problems. Includes Good health/sleep/exercise, Hormonal balance/no family incidence and Resilience.

Question 4

Predisposing risk factor

Answer 4

A risk factor that increases an individual’s vulnerability to developing mental health problems. Includes Genetics, Hormones, Temperament and Poverty.

Question 5

Risk factor

Answer 5

A factor that may contribute to the likelihood of an individual experiening a mental health problem.

Question 6

biopsychosocial model

Answer 6

According to this model, mental health is influenced by the interaction of internal (biological and psychological) and external (sociocultural) factors.

Question 7

4 groups of internal and external factors affecting mental health

Answer 7

Predisposing factors
Precipitating factors
Perpetuating factors
Protective factors