mental health Flashcards
(14 cards)
mental health
mental health refers to our state of mind and ability to cope with the everyday things going on around us
good mental health
people with good mental health are capable dealing with the different everyday situations that they find themselves in
mental illness
people with mental illness are not as capable at dealing with their surroundings
% of people with mental illness
1/4 people ages 14-25
will experience mental illness AT SOME POINT
causes (of mental illness)
not possible to pinpoint the exact cause
— biological factors
— early life events
— recent life events
— internal factors
— misuse of drugs
biological factors
- mental illnesses can be passed on genetically (parents —> children)
- hormones can be responsible for changes in mental health
early life events
- traumatic events from when we were younger (e.g. neglect, child abuse)
recent life events
- there are a lot of events that can affect our mental health
(e.g. persistent stress, traumatic event - like losing a loved one)
internal factors
can be influenced by thoughts or feelings
(e.g. body image, self-esteem)
misuse of drugs
- drugs (and alcohol) have unpredictable results
- most common effects from drug misuse impact mental health negatively
how to treat mental illness
- exercise
- surround yourself with supportive people
- (put aside time to) relax
- do things you enjoy
- stay in touch with family/friends
- take advantage of technology
wellbeing
a complex combination of a persons physical, mental, emotional, and social health factors
strongly linked to happiness
factors of wellbeing
- relationship with a partner
- close friends
- fulfilling career
- money
- exercise
- nutritional diet
- sufficient sleep
- religious beliefs
- fun hobbies
- healthy self-esteem
- realistic goals
- sense of purpose/belonging
- the ability to adapt to change
5 ways to wellbeing
connect
take notice
keep learning
be active
give
