total wellness exam 1

physical wellness

good fitness level, sleeping patterns, diet, and ability to care for yourself

emotional wellness

thoughts and feelings, mental health, self-esteem, understanding ones feelings, trust, optimism

intellectual wellness

challenging mind, active mind detects problems and finds solutions and directs behavior

interpersonal wellness

supporting relationships, good communication, capacity for intimacy, cultivating a supportive network

cultural wellness

accepting and valuing different cultures and people different from you

spiritual wellness

set of guiding beliefs and principals or values that give life a purpose

environmental wellness

livability of your surroundings

financial wellness

ability to live within your means and manage income, and understand emotions around money

occupational wellness

level of happiness and fulfillment you get through work

healthy people 2030 goals

1. eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death
2. achieve health equity
3. create environments that promote good health for all
4. promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life
5. engage leadership and public to design effective health policies

health disparity

a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage

people affected by health disparities

gender: some diseases dont occur at the same rate for men and women
low edu/econ status: dont have access or edu
disabled: less access to appropriate healthcare, more likely to be inactive and over weight

men health disparities

substance abuse/alcohol, less likely to see a doctor, higher suicide rate, injury, and homicide rate

women health disparities

greater risk for Alzheimer's and depression

ethnic health disparities

POC less healthy and less educated

change in leading cause of death

infectious disease -> chronic disease

leading causes of death 15-24 year olds

accidents, suicide, homicide, cancer, heart disease

behavior change strategy (1. monitor)

keep record of behavior you want to change

behavior change strategy (2. analyze data)

analyze and identify patterns

behavior change strategy (3. set goals)

set realistic SMART goals

behavior change strategy (4. devise a strategy)

develop a strategy based off goals

behavior change strategy (5. make a contract)

hold yourself accountable

precontemplation stage

a belief that there is no need for change

contemplation stage

thinking of how to solve the problem

stressor

physical of physiological event or condition that produces stress and triggers stress response

stress response

physiological change associated with stress

homeostasis

state of stability and consistency in an individuals physiological functioning

eustress

results from a positive stressor, good stress

distress

results from unpleasant stressor, negative stress

astress

results from lack of stimulation, bored stress

hearing and vision changes due to epinephrine

becomes more acute

lung changes due to epinephrine

respiration rate increases, breathing becomes shallower, bronchi dilute

heart changes due to epinephrine

beats faster, transports blood to where its needed

sweat glands changes due to epinephrine

perspiration increases

pain receptors changes due to epinephrine

become more acute

muscle changes due to epinephrine

contract

digestive system changes due to epinephrine

shuts down

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

hormone released by pituitary gland during stress response

hardy personality

optimistic, sees stress as a challenge and opportunity to grow, committed, less stressed, resilient

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

alarm, resistance, exhaustion

alarm

seen through symptoms like headaches, anxiety, poor sleep, includes fight or flight response

resistance

adapted body, new level of homeostasis, more resistant to disease and illness

exhaustion

illness and disease

allostatic load

the long-term negative impact of the stress response on the body

progressive relaxation

lying down comfortably and tensing and releasing the tension in each major muscle group in turn

think and act constructively

cognitive technique for managing stress

take control

cognitive technique for managing stress

problem solving

cognitive technique for managing stress

modify expectations

cognitive technique for managing stress

stay positive

cognitive technique for managing stress

go with the flow

cognitive technique for managing stress

exercise impact on stress

enhance one's sense of overall wellbeing, reduce anxiety levels, and decrease tension

deep breathing

expanding the diaphragm to increase one's intake of air to assist with relaxation and enhance vocal delivery

hierarchy of needs

physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization

physiological needs

most important, food, water, shelter sleep, and exercise

safety and security

safe surroundings, protection by others, know to avoid risks

love and belonginess

loved, loving, connections

self-esteem

as a person, as a doer, in relationships

self- actualization

highest level of growth, internal locus of control

trust vs mistrust

0-12, revolves around if a person will or will not be able to rely on other people to be responsive to needs

autonomy vs shame and self-doubt

2-4, toddlers must learn to trust themselves enough to assert their wills

initiative vs guilt

4-5, develop a sense of purpose by developing bold plans

industry vs inferiority

6-11, children must master cognitive and social skills to win the approval of both adults and peers

identity vs identity confusion

12-18, attempt to define who they are, where they are heading, and where they fit into society

intimacy vs isolation

18-35, willingness and ability to share in mutual trust with another

generativity vs stagnation

36-65, look for the right role in life

integrity vs despair

65+, try to find a sense and meaning in life

autonomy

sense of being self directed

internal locus of control

belief that you have control over the events of your life

external locus of control

belief that the factors are beyond tour control

causes of psychological disorders

genetics, traumatic life events, culture

psychological health

extent to function optimally in the face of challenges whether we have mental illness or not

simple specific phobia

persistent excessive fear of a specific thing

social phobia

fear of humiliation or embarrassment while being watched by others

panic disorders

severe anxiety attacks accompanied with physical symptoms (rapid heartbeat and off equilibrium)

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

excessive uncontrolled worry about something and anxiety in many situations

OCD

obsessions- recurrent unwanted thoughts
compulsions- repetitive irrational actions associated with obsessions

PTSD

psychological and emotional reaction to severely traumatic events

mania

excessive elation, insomnia, irritability, talkativeness, and extremes of behavior

bipolar disorder

swings between manic and depressive states

schizophrenia

disturbance of thinking and perceiving reality

fear

another word for anxiety, useful emotion to protect us but when its excessive it becomes a disorder

depression characteristics

inability to feel pleasure, loss of interest in usual activities, change in weight and appetite, change in sleep, change in activity, fatigue or memory loss, feelings of guilt, reduced concentration, suicidality

behavioral suicide risk factors

previous attempts, co-occurring depression, moodiness, hopelessness, readily available means, history of substance/alc abus/eds, interest or disinterest in religion

situational suicide risk factors

fired or expelled, recent unwanted move, loss of major relationship, death of family/friend by suicide, serious medical problem, fear of becoming a burden to others

in-love experience

euphoric, sexually driven, all-consuming, illusion, omnipotent, will only last 2 years

true love experience

commitment, form of work, form of courage, separateness, discipline, confrontation

5 love languages

words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, gifts, physical touch