social determinants tell

Question 1

socio-ecological model

Answer 1

the modal shows that determinants of physical and mental health can be categorised across various levels. It also shows,
-macrosocial factors such as public policy, the physical environment, one’s community
-the interpersonal networks -social support is found to be a factor positively associated with good mental health
-individual factors such as genetics, individual psychology and lifestyle- influence mental health

Question 2

Organisational level

Answer 2

concerns factors associated with workplaces or academic institutions. Examples of factors that protect workers wellbeing: adhering to living wage, holiday/time off allocation , autonomy and appropriate resources for tasks

Question 3

Community level

Answer 3

social capital(value derived from positive connections between people), this can impact people’s sense of belonging to their community cohesion ,reciprocity and trust and positive attitudes to community institutions which include participation in community activities.

Question 4

Strong social capital

Answer 4

nurtures traits that positive psychology scholars highlight key for good mental wellbeing such as feeling appreciated and valued and having a sense of belonging this could result to good well-being

Question 5

Adverse childhood experiences(ACES)

Answer 5

Example of adverse childhood experiences- experiencing violence, abuse or neglect, witnessing violence at home(or in the community), having a family member attempt or die by suicide

Question 6

what are aspects of childs environment in ACE?

Answer 6

undermine sense of safety, stability +bonding such as growing up in a household with:
-substance use problems
-mental health problems
-instability due to parental separation or household members being in jail or prison

Question 7

what are individuals who suffer from ACE more likely to develop?

Answer 7

health-risk behaviours such as unhealthy diet, smoking, drug use or unprotected sexual activity.

Question 8

what can health risk behaviours lead to?

Answer 8

Through the health risk behaviours this could make them more likely to develop health physical conditions

Question 9

3 major life events that led to positive impact on wellbeing

Answer 9

1.getting married
2.childbirth
3.major financial grain

Question 10

3.Major life events led to negative impact on wellbeing

Answer 10

-becoming widowed
-getting separated
-major financial loss

Question 11

Resilience

Answer 11

amount of stress an individual can withstand without a fundamental change in capacity to pursue aims that give life meaning. It involves an interplay between stress and ability to cope.

Question 12

What enables resilience for wellbeing

Answer 12

threats or trauma encountered with support of compassionate, accepting, caring other enables the autonomic nervous system to learn and adapt.

Question 13

how do interventions based on a combination of CBT and mindfulness techniques help?

Answer 13

appear to have greatest effect on building resilience

Question 14

Physical activity and wellbeing

Answer 14

low physical activity leaded to low mental well-being as being exposed to early nurture risks such as being exposed to emotional abuse