Concenpts Of Health And Well Being Flashcards
Mental health definition
Stress definition
Mental Health- it is not just the absence of mental on this but a form of subjective well-being
it is an individual sense of been able to cope I’m being in control of their lives by facing challenges and fulfilling relationships
Stress- stress is the response that occurs when people feel they can’t cope with pressure e.g. family life it can be short-term or or long-term EG alarm triggers
Stress related illness definition
Disease definition
Stress-related on this refers to a set of symptoms as a result of exposure to short or long term stressors for example headaches depression anxiety
it can’t be physical or mental
Decease is the diagnostic label given to a set of signs or symptoms and can be a result from injuries or infections it is a state of being which is opposite of health
PIES
P- The need of a healthy diet to be met by providing patients with balance means I’m choices which will encourage them to eat
I- language needs can be met by providing information to residents in Braille or through the use of interpreters
E- need for respect could be met by asking patients about their needs and listening to their options
S- the need for friendship could be met by having visiting hours
Impact of good Heath on psychological wellbeing
- high self esteem; looks good & feels good= positive self concept
- positive emotions; freedom, happiness, confidence
- less likely to experience mental Heath problems like depression
Impact of Physical ill health on psychological well being
- may feel guilty because there a burden= can’t do things themselves
- may lose self confidence because there unable to do things they use to be able to do
- may lead to depression if it’s long term
- determination to get the best out of life
Effects of illness on employment, leisure and income
EMPLOYMENT
- take time off
- chances of promotion affected
- may miss out on training days
- work performance affected; can’t concentrate
- consider giving up work
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
- family unable to engage
- they may have to give up on activities
- family may have to take up a new activity
- may not be able to support if they continue the activity
Income & education
- leaving work there’s a loss of income. Have the depending on benefits
- accessing care may be dear; transport
- opportunities for income may decrease; promotion
- unable to concentrate in class because of sickness
- may fall behind in class due to days of school
- may be bullied due to illness
Relationships
- illness may put a strain on family relationships
- long time in hospital= missing out on relationships
- relationships may be strengthened
Concepts of health, Ill health, disease, stress and stress related illness, mental health and mental illness
Health- it is generally agreed that there is more than one dimension of health physical mental social
Ill health- A state in which an individual is on able to function normally and without pain it can be physical or mental and it may be the presence of something negative e.g. disease