mental health + well being Flashcards
(14 cards)
what does the term mental health include?
-emotional well being
-psychological well being
-social well being
what is postnatal depression?
depression that develops between two weeks up to two years after becoming a parent
what is seasonal depression?
depression that is related to day lenght and usally occurs in winter
what is anorexia?
not eating enough foods to fuel the bodys functions
what is bulimia?
eating large amounts of food in one go and then feeling guilty for doing so and taking steps to get rid of the food consumed.
what is binge eating?
feeling that you can’t stop eating, even if you want to
what is schizophrenia?
person may not always be able to distinguish their own thoughts + ideas from reality
what is OCD?
obsessive compulsive disorder
what are some signs of bordeerline personality disorder?
-changeable moods
-fear of abandonment
-unstable sense of identity
-impulsive risky behaviour
what are some signs of antisocial personality disorder?
-disregard for feelings
-manipulating others for own gain
-difficulity maintaning relationships
-easily bored
what is a phobia?
an extreme fear triggured by a particular situation.
fear last longer than 6 months
what are some possible psychologial factors?
-divorce
-changing schools
-bullying
-abuse
-neglect
-dysfunctional home life
what are some possible social+enviroment factors?
-community network
-job status
-poverty
-where they live
-living conditions
what are some possible biological factors?
-infections
-prenatural damage
-genetic makeup
-brain trauma
-misuse of substances
