ch 18 Flashcards
risk factors
factors that contribute to the likelihood of a person developing or relapsing into a mental disorder
protective factors
factors that guard the onset or relapse of a mental disorder
what are the four P’s
predisposing
precipitating
perpetuating
protective
predisposing and risk factors
factors that increase vulnerability to mental disorders, including traits we are born with
- inheritated traites
- environmental exposure before birth (drugs, alcohol etc)
precipitating and risk factors
the current symptoms a person may be exhibiting
- stressful life situations
- victim of abuse
traumatic experience
perpetuating and risk factors
factors that inhibit recovery i.e make the disorder last longer that it should
- problems with substance abuse
social isolation
protective and risk factors
factors that inhibit recovery i.e make the disorder las longer than it should
- problems with substance abuse
- social isolation
biological risk factors
genetic predisposition, psychological structures and biochemistry of the brain and nervous system
gentic vulnerability and risks
twins studies, family studies and adoptions studies have suggested that people can be more at risk of developing a mental disorder if it runs in the family
risks: genetic vulnerability to specific disorders
- poor response to medication due to genetic factors
- poor sleep
psychological risk factors
include a person’s personality, thoughts, feelings and behaviours
risks: rumination, excessive thinking or worrying, impaired reasoning and memory stress
stigma
a negative mark that applies to an individual and separates them from others
the two types of stigma
self-stigma
social stigma
self-stigma
occurs when a mental heath sufferer internalises negative stereotypes and has subsequent negative emotional reactions to their mental illness
social stigma
includes the various prejudices and discrimination directed at individuals with mental disorders by the general public
rumination
excessive thinking or worrying
