Mental wellbeing chp8

mental wellbeing

an individual’s psychological state, including their ability to think, process information, and regulate emotions

Levels of functioning

the degree to which an individual can operate in their environment and meet the demands of their life.

Resilience

the ability to cope with and manage change and uncertainty, and to ‘bounce back’ and restore positive functioning.

High level of resilience

. seek solutions to problems

· use appropriate coping strategies

. be flexible in changing circumstances

· be optimistic and hopeful.

Low levels of resilience

· experience enduring feelings of being

overwhelmed when problems arise

. rely on unhealthy or unhelpful coping strategies

· be unable to adapt to change

. lack hope and optimism.

Social wellbeing

uthe ability for an individual to form and maintain meaningful bonds with others, and adapt to different social situations

emotional wellbeing

uthe ability for an individual to appropriately control and express their own emotions in an adaptive way, as well as understand the emotions of others

High levels of social wellbeing

. have a strong support network

. be able to form and maintain meaningful

relationships

. be able to effectively communicate

with others.

low levels of social wellbeing

. be isolated or lack support from others

. have difficulty forming and maintaining

meaningful relationships

. struggle to effectively communicate

with others.

High levels of emotional wellbing

. be aware of their own and others' current

emotional state

. experience a wide range of emotions

. express emotions at appropriate times.

low levels of emotional wellbeing

. be unable to understand or name their own

and others' emotions

. feel numb or be unable to experience

certain emotions

. express emotions inappropriately or at

inappropriate times (for example, yelling at

your boss while at work).

SEWB model

The SEWB framework is a holistic, multi-dimensional framework that describes and explains physical,

social, emotional, spiritual and cultural wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples.

holistic, which reflects an approach to wellbeing that considers the whole person, including their mental,

physical, spiritual, and social needs.

multidimensional, meaning that it is made up of different components.

7 parts of SEWB

1.Connection to spirit, spirituality & ancestors

2.Connection to body

3. Connection to country

4. Connection to mind & emotions

5. Connection to culture

6. Connection to family & kinship

7. Connection to community

Connection to body (description and determinant)

description= having the capacity to participate fully in life

determinants= nutrition, illness

connection to mind and emotions (description and determinants)

description= Having the ability to independently manage thoughts and feelings

determinants= an experience of safety and security, self esteem

connection to family and kinship(description and determinants)

description=having respect for elders

determinants= relationships of caring, sharing, obligation and reciprocity

connection to community(description and determinants)

description= having oppurtunity and ability to support other individuals and families through responsibility and obligation

determinants= a sense of identity within a broader space

connection to culture(description and determinants)

description= feeling connected with past, present and future

determinants= -a sense of cultural identity

-an understanding of shared values, rights and responsibilities

connection to country(description and determinants)

description= feeling a sense of belonging to land

determinants= -a sense of identity

-an experience, belief or feeling of belonging to country

connection to spirituality and ancestors ( description and determination)

description= feeling connected with past, present and future

determination= an understanding of traditional systems of knowledge and beliefs

Determinants of wellbeing for aboriginal and torres strait islander people

social , historical, political determinants

social determinants

The circumstances in which people grow,

live, and work, and the systems put in place

to deal with illness

historical determinants

The ongoing influence of events,

policies, and trauma on groups of people

poltical determinants

Political policies that shape the process

of distributing resources and power to

individuals and communities, and create

or reinforce social and health inequalities

atsi sewb template

uThe social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) framework suggests that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples view wellbeing and in a multidimensional way, made up of different components such as family, community, culture, country, spirituality, body, and mind.

uThe framework views the self holistically, considering the whole person and the different dimensions that make up their wellbeing – mind/body/spirit

uThe SEWB framework suggests that there are a range of factors that influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ wellbeing, some of which include social, historical, political determinants.

uDescribe the most relevant dimension and how it links to wellbeing

uSense of identity (mind/body/culture/spirituality)

uSense of belonging (Country/community/family)

uSense autonomy (culture/spirituality)

mental wellbeing

an individual’s psychological state, including their ability to think, process information, and regulate emotions

mental healthy

. High level of functioning

. Form positive relationships

with others (high level of

social wellbeing)

. Manage feelings and

emotions (high level of

emotional wellbeing)

mental health problems

. Have increased or

decreased sleep and

appetite

. Experience loss of energy

and motivation

. Have difficulty

concentrating

mental disorders

. Have reduced level of day-

to-day functioning

. Have reduced ability to

cope with and manage

change and uncertainty

. Have impaired ability to

engage in social

relationships

High on continuum

middle on the continuum

low on continuum

The biopsychology model

uThe biopsychosocial approach is a way of describing and explaining how biological, psychological and social factors combine and interact to influence an individual’s behaviour and mental processes, including mental wellbeing.

Biological factors (biopsychosocial model)

are internal, genetic, and/or physiologically based factors. These factors can be innate, such as genetic predispositions passed down from one’s parents, or can come about later in life, such as through taking certain medications

psychological factors (biopsychosocial model)

are internal factors relating to an individual’s mental processes, including their cognition, affect, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. In essence, psychological factors are everything that an individual experiences within their mind.

social factors (biopsychosocial model)

are external factors relating to an individual’s interactions with others and their external environment, including their relationships and community involvement. This can include close personal relationships, access to support as well as an individual’s experience within a greater society

internal factors ( Mental wellbeing as a product of internal and external factors)

factors that arise from within the individual.

external factors (Mental wellbeing as a product of internal and external factors)

factors that arise from an individual’s environment.

the 4P factor model

internal factor examples

-genetics

-sex

-emotions

-personality traits

external factor examples

• relationships

• income

• employment

• education level

stress

ua state of psychological and physiological tension resulting from stressors (internal and external factors that are perceived to challenge or threaten our ability to cope).

anxiety

a state of arousal involving unpleasant feelings of apprehension or uneasiness that something is wrong or something unpleasant is about to happen (future-orientated)

specific phobia

a persistent and irrational fear of a particular object or event, which is consequently either strenuously avoided or endured with marked distress

Distinguishing between stress, anxiety and phobia (role of nervous system)

Distinguishing between stress, anxiety and phobia (type of stimulus)

Distinguishing between stress, anxiety and phobia(associated emotions)

Distinguishing between stress, anxiety and phobia(eustress or distress)

Distinguishing between stress, anxiety and phobia(adaptive or maladaptive)

Distinguishing between stress, anxiety and phobia(place on mental wellbeing continuum)