PSYCHOLOGY U4AOS2 wellbeing DP1

mental disorders

are more serious, often longer lasting conditions than mental health problems. The term implies a clinically recognisable set of symptoms and behaviours associated with distress or dysfunction or with a significantly increased risk of suffering, death, pain or loss of freedom

mental wellbeing

a state of emotional and social wellbeing in which individuals realise their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and can contribute to their community

mental health problems

lead to temporary difficulties with a person's thoughts, emotional stability, concentration, behaviour and perceptions. These may interfere with their daily functioning for a short period

internal factors

arise from within the individual; biological and psychological factors

external factors

arise from outside the individual; sociocultural factors

informed consent

requires participants to be aware of the purpose of the research, rights, risks and procedure before they consent to participate.

Mental wellbeing continuum

a tool used to track fluctuating mental wellbeing

High levels of functioning

refers to an individual's ability to complete day-to-day tasks in an independent and effective manner

Social wellbeing

involves forming strong relationships with others and communicating emotions

Emotional wellbeing

involves appropriately controlling and expressing negative and positive emotions at suitable times

Resilience

the ability to bounce back or recover from stress, to adapt to stressful circumstances, to not become ill despite significant adversity, and to function above the norm in spite of stress or adversity

Stress

a normal response to a known stressor that occurs when an individual feels that they don’t have the adequate resources to cope

Anxiety

a negative response that involves feelings of worry, apprehension and unease, usually directed at something in the future

Phobia

refers to a type of anxiety disorder that is characterised by chronic feelings of intense anxiety, distress, and apprehension or fear.

Specific phobia

A persistent, irrational and intense fear of a particular object or event

Wellbeing

a state in which an individual is mentally, physically, and socially healthy and secure

Levels of functioning

the degree to which an individual can complete day-to-day tasks in an independent and effective manner

Social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB)

a framework that includes all elements of being, and therefore wellbeing, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Holistic (in relation to SEWB)

an approach to wellbeing that considers the whole person, including their mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs

Country (in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures)

traditional lands of a particular language or cultural group, including both geographical boundaries and the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual connections to and within it

examples of low levels of functioning

-feel lethargic or tired

-unable to cope with changes in the environment

examples of low resilience

-lack hope and optimism

-unable to adapt to change

examples of high levels of social wellbeing

-have a strong support network

examples of high emotional wellbeing

-experience a wide range of emotions

-express emotions at appropriate times

examples of connection to body

-maintaining a healthy body weight

-access to good nutrition

examples of connection to mind and emotions

-maintaining a strong identity

-maintaining self-esteem

examples of connection to family and kinship

-caring for the ill is the responsibility of all, not just the biological parents or children

examples of connection to community

-ability to maintain community connections

examples of connection to culture

-elders passing on information and tradition to future generations

-speaking local languages

examples of connection to country

-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander beliefs are tied heavily to the land and how one lives on it

examples of connection to spirituality and ancestors

-ancestors watch over them for the entirety of their life

-offer guidance when needed

-answers questions in a unique ways when least expected

examples of high mental wellbeing

-able to function independently within their everyday life

-able to cope with everyday demands without showing an excessive level of distress and dysfunction

examples of moderate levels of mental wellbeing

-is not functioning at an optimal level

-difficulty concentrating

examples of low levels of mental wellbeing

-shows high levels of distress

-unable to independently complete tasks

similarities between stress, anxiety, phobia

-the sympathetic nervous system becomes dominant

similarities between anxiety and phobia

-distress only whereas stress can be eustress or distress

similarities between stress and anxiety

-may contribute to the development or progression of mental health disorder

-some stress/anxiety can be adaptive and phobia is maladaptive