U5 Mental & Physical Health

Key Areas of Health Psychology

·        Healthy Habits – diet/exercise teaching and promoting

·        Stress, anxiety, emotions

·        Connection between mental state and physical health

·        Help people follow medical treatments/ overcome barriers

·        Creating public health programs

How stress impacts the body & mind

• Tires the body

• Raises Adrenaline

• Hurts Immune System

• Increased Anxiety/Depression

Eu Stress

Good stress that provides motivation and shows resiliency

Negative Stress

Distress/Stress that lasts

General Adaptation Syndrome (Seyle)

1. Alarm Reaction - Sympathetic nervous system

2. Resistance - Staying alert and active

3. Exhaustion - Exhaustion depends on resistance

Tend and Befriend Theory

Take care of yourself then seek help from others

Problem-Focused Coping

Treat stress as a problem

Emotion-Focused Coping

Managing the stress/emotions rather than solving it

Gratitude

The practice of recognizing and appreciating the positive aspects of life

Signature Strengths

Things you specifically are good at

Post-Traumatic Growth

Ability to grow after a traumatic event

Resilience

The ability to adapt to adversity, bounce back from setbacks, and thrive despite difficult circumstances, involving mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility

Keys to Well-Being

Altruism

Awe

Bridging Differences

Compassion

Diversity

Empathy

Forgiveness

Gratitude

Social Connection

Intellectual Humility

Mindfulness

Purpose

Values in Action (VIA)

Classification system organizes character strengths into six core virtues

Six Core Virtues in VIA

1. Wisdom

2. Courage

3. Humanity

4. Justice

5. Temperance

6. Transcendence

3 key factors of classifying psychological disorders

Dysfunction

Distress

Deviation from Social Norms

Dysfunction

Thoughts, behaviors, intervene with daily life

Distress

Disorder is causing emotional pain to yourself or those around you

Deviation from Social Norms

Actions and behaviors violate social norms

Positive Effects of Diagnosis

Named the problem

Steps to take

How to succeed in daily life

Negative Effects of Diagnosis

Stigma

Medicinal side effects

Financially straining

Self-Reporting