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Question 1

mental health

Answer 1

is a state of wellbeing in which an individual
- realises own abilities
- cope with normal stressors
- work productively
- contribute to community
varies as circumstances change

Question 2

mentally health

Answer 2

• generally positive state
• manage
• productively
• strive
• connection to other/ community
  more than absence of mental disorder, a desirable quality

Question 3

mental health problem

Answer 3

issue that effects way person thinks, feels and behaves, but typically to a lesser extent and shorter duration that a mental disorder
- impairs functioning to some degree
- rough patch
- not have to be clinically diagnosed
- resolves on own, no treatment

Question 4

mental disorder

Answer 4

thoughts, feelings and behaviours which are associated with significant personal distress and impairs ability to function effectively
- clinically diagnosable
- will not resolve itself over time, need professional treatment

Question 5

internal and external factors

Answer 5

• influences mental health
  internal - originate with the person (p or p)
  external - originate outside of person

Question 6

biopsychosocial model

Answer 6

describes how biological, psychological and social factors combine and interact to influence a persons mental health
- holistic view