Modules 3 Flashcards
Psychological and Spiritual Health (31 cards)
What is psychological health?
A holistic concept encompassing mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.
What are the key components of psychological health?
The four interconnected dimensions influenced by physical health.
List traits of psychologically healthy people.
- Feeling good about themselves
- Comfort and respect for others
- Ability to meet life’s demands
- Curbing negative emotions
- Maintaining a positive outlook
- Valuing diversity
- Appreciating and respecting the world
What does resiliency in psychological health refer to?
The ability to overcome challenges from major tragedies to minor disappointments.
What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
A theory suggesting that basic survival, security, social, and esteem needs must be met before focusing on self-actualization and self-transcendence.
Define self-efficacy.
Self-efficacy is your belief in your ability to succeed in a specific task or situation. It’s your confidence in yourself to get things done.
What is self-esteem?
One’s realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth.
What does emotional intelligence (EI) encompass?
- Self-awareness
- Self-regulation/self-management
- Internal motivation
- Empathy
What are the ‘Big Five’ personality traits?
- Agreeableness
- Openness
- Neuroticism
- Conscientiousness
- Extroversion
What does the PERMA model stand for?
- Positive Emotions
- Engagement
- Relationships
- Meaning
- Accomplishment
What is psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)?
The study of the interaction between behavior, neural and endocrine functions, and the immune system.
True or False: Loneliness is the same as being alone.
False
What are mental illnesses?
Disorders that disrupt thinking, feeling, moods, and behaviors, causing varying degrees of impaired functioning.
What percentage of US adults experience a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year?
17.9%
What is the DSM-5?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders used for diagnosing mental disorders in the US.
Name a common mood disorder affecting adults.
Major depression
What characterizes anxiety disorders?
Persistent feelings of threat and worry.
What is PTSD?
A disorder that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, with symptoms like dissociation and intrusive recollections.
What defines personality disorders?
a set of habits a person do, say, or behave that affects their relationships, emotions, and the way they view life.
What is schizophrenia?
a serious brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may have hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there), delusions (strong false beliefs), and trouble thinking clearly or controlling emotions.
What are common risk factors for suicide?
- Family history
- Previous attempts
- Substance abuse
- Depression
- Financial difficulties
- Serious illness
- Loss
List warning signs of potential suicide.
- Changes in personality
- Changes in behavior
- Changes in sleep/eating patterns
- Loss of interest
- Direct statements about suicide
- Unexplained happiness after depression
What should you do if someone is contemplating suicide?
- Monitor warning signals
- Take threats seriously
- Express care and support
- Ask directly about suicidal thoughts
- Inform their support network
What barriers prevent people from seeking help for mental illness?
Stigma associated with mental illness.
