mental problems

What is mental health?

The current state of a person’s psychological wellbeing and functioning

What is a mental Health problem?

Short term disruption to thoughts, feeling or behaviours and may affect functioning

What is mentally healthy?

High levels of resilience and stable functioning

What is a mental illness?

A diagnosable condition that can be treated. It is severe and long-lasting, and significantly interferes with daily functioning.

What is the mental health continuum?

A spectrum from good mental health to mental illness. Helps understand and spot different mental health states in people.

What is a risk factor?

Any factor that may contribute to poor mental health. Eg: genetics, stress, toxic relationships, negative mindset

What is a risk factor shown in inside out?

Moving houses causes increased stress
Social Isolation - blocking out friends and friends make you happy
Family stress- can causes more stress and worry

What is a protective factor?

A factor that may prevent poor mental health

What are some protective factors shown in inside out?

Family support- going out with her mum and playing games makes riley happier
Hockey- Trying out for the hockey team helps her feel connected to her old life
Friendships- Talking to her old friends online and making new connections at hockey

What is resilience?

The ability to cope with adversity and bounce back positively after challenges

What personality islands help Riley become resilient

Friendship- gives her support and helps build resilience
Hockey- boosts her confidence and teaches her to bounce back and keep putting in effort

What mental illness is Riley at risk of developing?

Anxiety Disorder- ongoing worry and emotional distress from moving.
Made her not want to go to school or socialise with others

Would Bing Bong be diagnosed with a mental illness?

No, sadness is temporary and he was still able to function

What is the DSM-5?

A diagnostic manual for mental disorder and is used by psychologists/psychiatrists.

What information is not in the DSM-5?

Treatment guidelines and recommendations for managing mental disorders

What is an advantage of labelling mental illness?

Gives access to care and support, and give you clarity

What is a disadvantage of labelling mental illness?

Stigma, discrimination, reduced help-seeking

What is a stigma?

A stigma is a negative perception about a person, and can lead to discrimination.