Psych U4 AOS2

mental wellbeing + Specific phobia

Mental wellbeing

ones state of mind that encompasses their level of FUNCTIONING, RESILLIENCE, and SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING to contribute effectively to society.

• over a continuum

Ressilience

• The ability to cope with and manage change and uncertainty (to bounce back from adversity)

• High resillience

  • coping flexibility

  • remain optimistic

  • strategies that have context-specific effectiveness

• Low resillience

  • unhealthy coping strategies (eg. alcohol)

  • poor coping flexibility

Social wellbeing

Related to ones ability to have satisfying relationships and interactions with others.

• High SW

  • feel self confident alone or with others

  • develop and maintain relationship with family and friends

  • respect and understand others

• Low SW

  • difficulty resolving conflict within relationships/struggle to maintain relationships

  • isolated and/or lacking supported

Functioning

How well one can independently perform or operate in an environment

• high functioning

  • fulfill personal responsibilities and appropiate hygeine practices

  • good cognitive skills

• low functioning

  • poor cognitive skills

  • unable to get out of bed to …

  • unable to interact with people

mental disorder

a condition that affects mood, thinking and behaviour, that is typically long lasting.

SEWB

a multidimensional and holstic framework for wellbeing that encapsulates all elements of being (body, mind, emotions, family, kinship, community, culture, country, spirituality and ancestors) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Strengths and Limitations of SEWB

Strengths:

• holistic approach

  • wellbeing incorperates mental, physical, emotional, spiritual & cultural dimensions of wellbeing

• emphasises cultural importance (traditions, practices, language)

• acknowledges family and community importance in terms of wellbeing

• promotes self-determination

Limitations

• Due to the diversity of ATSI peoples (different nations. languages, cultural practices), there will be no consistent practice within the framework that suits all groups

• access to culturally sensitive frameworks may be limited

  • Professionals may not be adequately trained, therefore unable to correctly implement the framework

Connection to body

Physical health – feeling strong and healthy and able to physically participate as fully as possible in life.

Examples of risk factors:

• Chronic and communicable diseases

• Poor diet.

• Smoking

Example examples of protective factors:

• Access to good healthy food

• Exercise

• Access to culturally safe, culturally competent and effective health services and professionals

Connection to mind and emotions

Mental health – ability to manage thoughts and feelings

Example examples of risk factors:

• Development/cognitive impairment and disability

• Racism

• Mental illness

• Unemployment

• Trauma (including childhood trauma)

Examples of protective factors

• Education

• Agency: assertiveness, confidence and control over life

• Strong identity

Connection to family and kinship

Example of risk factors:

• Absence of family members.

• Family violence

• Child neglect and abuse

• Children in out of home care

Example of protective factors:

• Loving, stable accepting and supportive family

• Adequate income

• Culturally appropriate family-focused programs and service services

Connection to community

A connection to community provides opportunities for individuals and families to connect with each other, support each other and work together

Example of risk factors:

• Family feud/comunnity lateral violence

• Lack of local service services/isolation

• Disengagement from communities

• Lack of opportunities for employment in community settings

Example of protective factors:

• Support networks

• Community controlled services

• Self governance

Connection to culture

Provide provides a sense of continuity with the past and helps underpin a strong identity

Example of risk factors:

• Elders passing on without four opportunities to transmit culture

• Services that are not culturally safe/sensitive

• Language languages under threat

Examples of protective factors:

• Contemporary expressions of culture

• Attend attending national and local cultural event events

• Cultural institutions/education

• Cultural involvement and participation

Connection to country

Connection to country helps underpin identity and a sense of belonging

Example examples of risk factors:

• Restrictions on access to country

Examples of protective factors:

• Time spent on country

Connection to spirituality and ancestors

Provide a sense of purpose and meaning

Example examples of risk factors:

• No connection to the spiritual dimension of life

Example examples of protective factors:

• Opportunities to attend cultural events and ceremonies

• Contemporary expressions of spirituality

Anxiety

A state of psychological arousal a kin with feelings of unease, apprehension, or worry that something unpleasant is about to happen

Phobia

A persistent, intense, irrational fear of a specific object or event

Stress VS anxiety VS phobia