Health- Chapter 3

Mean to be psychologicaly healthy

being in the absence of sickness or presence of wellness

psychological approaches you can use to face life’s challenges with a positive self-concept

developing a positive self concept and meeting challenges to self esteem, like positive self talk

common psychological disorders

PTSD, OCD, General anxiety disorder, ADHD, Schizophrenia

warning signs, risk factors to suicide

previous attempts, hoplesness, guilt

Protective factors to suicide

connections to people, support groups, medication

Biological model of human nature

how the minds activity is totally effected by the brain, behavior, personality

Therapies- pharmacological therapy(antidepresants), drug therapy is not as effective

Behavioral model of human nature

what people do

therapies- stimulus, response, and reinforcement, and also exposure for fearful people

Cognitive model of human nature

the effect of ideas on behavior and feelings

therapy- exposure and identify false ideas

Psychodynamic model

emphasizes thoughts

symptoms are wishes and emotions hidden by defences

Help available

support groups, self help, online, apps, professional if needed