Unit 5: Mental & Physical Health

Health Psychology

Branch that investigates the psychological factors related to wellness and illness.

Positive Psychology

focuses on what helps people live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Subjective Well-Being

self-reported evaluation of their own happiness and life satisfaction

Positive Subjective Experiences

emotions and feelings that contribute to a person's well-being.

Post-Traumatic Growth

positive psychological change that some individuals experience after a life crisis or traumatic event.

Gratitude

Sense of happiness and thankfulness in response to a fortunate happenstance or tangible gift

The Values in Action (VIA)

Classification system organizes character strengths into six core virtues.

Six Core Virtues

Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, Transcendence.

Positive Objective Experiences

An enjoyable experience that’s based on facts, rather than personal feelings

Resilience

The ability to adapt to challenges, recover from adversity, and grow through difficult experiences.

Cognitive Flexibility

Ability to think differently about a situation to find solution

Self-Efficacy

Belief in one’s ability to handle challenges

Neuroplasticity

The brain’s ability to adapt and change, helping people grow from adversity

Fixed Mindset

Believing your abilities are fixed, innate and unchangeable

Growth Mindset

Believing our abilities grow over time

Triple Ds

Dysfunction, Distress, Deviates

What are the triple Ds?

The criteria needed for diagnosable disorders;.

Dysfunction

A breakdown in cognition, emotion, and/or behavior

Distress

Distress to oneself - prevents one from living their life as they choose

Deviates

A behavior that diverges significantly from social/cultural norms

Reason of Insanity

Pleading not guilty due to psychological state

Diminished Capacity

Pleading to a lesser crime due to psychological state

Ethical Treatment of Patients

Nonmaleficence, Fidelity, Integrity, and Respect

Evidence-based interventions

Using best information & options given the patient’s background

DSM-5

A user’s manual for diagnosing mental health disorders

Psychodynamic

Unconscious feelings, unresolved childhood conflicts

Humanistic

Missing something in the hierachy of needs, poor self-concept, conditions of worth