PSYU2222 week 1 notes

What is the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of health as of 1946?

Health is a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being—not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

What is a critique of the WHO definition of health?

There is no universal standard due to cultural differences in interpreting mental health.

According to the APA, how is health defined?

Health is the condition of one's mind, body, and spirit, including freedom from illness, injury, pain, and distress.

What are the six themes of wellbeing identified by Linton et al. (2016)?

Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social, Personal circumstances, Activities and functioning, Spiritual.

What is the difference between subjective and objective wellbeing?

Subjective wellbeing is based on personal life assessments, while objective wellbeing relies on measurable health indicators like income.

What significant shift in thinking regarding health occurred during the Renaissance?

Ideas around dualism and the separation of mind and body.

What model links biological, psychological, and social influences on health?

The Biopsychosocial Model proposed by Engel in 1977.

What are the leading causes of death in Australia as of 2021?

Coronary heart disease, dementia including Alzheimer disease, and cerebrovascular disease.

What technological advances have impacted health care from the 1970s to present?

Advancements in treatments and destigmatization of mental illness.

What role does health psychology play in health care?

Health psychology focuses on understanding biological, psychological, and social influences on health and aims to improve healthcare practices.