8A and 8B

Question 1

what is mental wellbeing?

Answer 1

an individuals current state of mind, including ability to think, process information, and regulate emotions

Question 2

what are the four ways of considering mental wellbeing

Answer 2

levels of functioning, resilience, social and emotional wellbeing

Question 3

levels of functioning

Answer 3

the ability to meet demands of everyday life and complete day-to-day tasks independently and effectively

Question 4

high levels of functioning examples

Answer 4

basic everyday tasks (good hygiene, dressing appropriately) being productive, setting goals and taking steps to achieve them

Question 5

low levels of functioning examples

Answer 5

unproductive, struggle to carry out basic daily tasks, lacking direction or ability to set goals

Question 6

resilience

Answer 6

the ability to cope with and manage change and uncertainty

Question 7

high levels of resilience examples

Answer 7

seeking solutions to problems, appropriate coping strategies, optimistic and hopeful

Question 8

low levels of resilience examples

Answer 8

feeling overwhelmed when problems rise, unable to adapt to change, lack hope and optimism, relying on unhealthy or unhelpful coping strategies

Question 8

social wellbeing

Answer 8

ability to form and maintain meaningful bonds with others, and adapt to different social situations

Question 9

high levels of social wellbeing examples

Answer 9

strong support network, able to form and maintain meaningful relationships, effectively communicating with others

Question 10

low levels of social wellbeing examples

Answer 10

isolated or lack of support, difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships

Question 11

emotional wellbeing

Answer 11

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

Question 12

high levels of emotional wellbeing examples

Answer 12

aware of their own and others emotional state, wide range of emotions, express emotions at appropriate times

Question 13

low levels of emotional wellbeing examples

Answer 13

unable to understand or name their own or others emotions, feel numb or unable to experience certain emotions

Question 14

what is the SEWB framework?

Answer 14

includes all elements of being, therefore wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples

Question 15

2 important words that describe the SEWB framework

Answer 15

holistic and multidimensional

Question 16

holistic

Answer 16

an approach to wellbeing that considers the whole person

Question 17

multidimensionial

Answer 17

made up of multiple components

Question 18

what are the 7 dimensions of the SEWB framework

Answer 18

connection to body, mind and emotions, family and kinship, community, culture, country, spirituality and ancestors

Question 19

what are the determinants of the SEWB

Answer 19

social, historical, and political

Question 20

social determinants

Answer 20

circumstances in which people grow, live, and work e.g socioeconomic status, impact of poverty, unemployment

Question 21

historical determinants

Answer 21

ongoing influence of events, policies, and trauma on groups of people e.g impact of past government policies, colonisation and its legacy (loss of culture and language)

Question 22

political determinants

Answer 22

include government policies and legislation that affects wellbeing e.g unresolved issues of land, control of local resources

Question 23

connection to body

Answer 23

connecting to the physical body and health in order to participate fully in all aspects of life e.g maintaining healthy weight, access to good nutrition

Question 24

connection to mind and emotions

Answer 24

ability to effectively manage thoughts and feelings e.g maintaining self esteem

Question 25

connection to family and kinship

Answer 25

connection to immediate and wider family group and community e.g spending time within family groups promotes feelings of connection

Question 26

connection to community

Answer 26

connection to wider social systems, providing individuals and families the ability to connect with and support each other e.g community services and support networks

Question 27

connection to culture

Answer 27

strong sense of identity, values, tradition, and connection between the past, present, and future that drives behaviour and beliefs e.g speaking local languages

Question 28

connection to country

Answer 28

traditional lands of a particular language or cultural group, both geographically and the spiritual, emotional and intellectual connections to and within it e.g beliefs are tied heavily to the land and how one lives on it

Question 29

connection to spirituality and ancestors

Answer 29

spirituality refers to a concept that connects all things, and shapes beliefs, values and behaviour.

ancestors refer to a belief that a family and community’s ancestors watch over, guide, and protect families and communities in the physical and spiritual world

Question 30

what is the mental wellbeing continuum

Answer 30

a tool used to track individuals fluctuating mental wellbeing

Question 31

internal factors of mental wellbeing

Answer 31

factors that come from within the individual e.g thought patterns, genetic predisposition, stress response

Question 32

external factors of mental wellbeing

Answer 32

factors that come from outside the individual e.g loss of significant relationship, level of education

Question 33

high levels of mental wellbeing examples

Answer 33

able to function independently, able to cope with everyday demands without showing excessive distress or dysfunction, may experience stress, sadness, anger however due to high levels of wellbeing they are able to cope with and regulate these emotions

Question 34

moderate levels of mental wellbeing examples

Answer 34

not functioning at optimal level, temporary or moderate impact on mental wellbeing, amplified emotions or high levels of stress, difficulty concentrating

Question 35

low levels of mental wellbeing examples

Answer 35

high levels if distress, unable to independently complete tasks or meet demands of their environment, impacted for extended period of time (more than 2 weeks), may be diagnosed by a professional and receive treatment