YR10 T2 - Mental Health Flashcards
(22 cards)
What are the 4 happiness chemicals and their purposes?
Dopamine - Reward
Endorphins - Painkiller
Oxytocin - Bonding
Serotonin - Mood stabiliser
What is mental wellbeing?
A positive state of psychological and emotional health, where individuals can cognitively flourish in a productive and fulfilling manner.
What is languishing?
To exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation
The absence of mental health
Failing to make progress or be successful
What is thriving?
Prosperous and growing; flourishing
Being successful/doing very well
What is surviving?
Focusing on just getting by, rather than striving for greatness
What is benevolence?
The quality of being well-meaning; kindness
What are pro-social acts?
Actions intended to help others without expecting things in return
What are the happiest countries in the world?
Scandinavian Countries
- Finland
- Denmark
- Iceland
- Sweden
Fish Dream In Seas
List reasons for Finland’s happiness
Work/life balance, sauna, collaboration, trust in society, nature
What does the S.E.A.R.C.H acronym stand for?
S - strengths
E - emotional management
A - attention/awareness
R - relationships
C - coping
H - habits
How are new habits formed
Cue - visual/physical trigger
Routine - physical/mental response to cue
Reward - signal to brain to repeat habit
Why does eating meals together make you happier
Higher life satisfaction and social support
Less loneliness
The correlation between eating meals and happiness is similar to employment and income status
What is empathy misinterpretation/empathy pre-emption gap
When an individual assumes that others are less empathetic than they perceive themselves
Why is social connection important
Buffers people from the toxic effects of stress, vital for wellbeing
How does being in nature improve mental health (7)
- Vitamin D exposure for immune system
- Release of happy chemicals
- Lowered cortisol
- Improved focus/attention
- Exposure to sun helps to sync sleep cycle
- Grounding
- Improved mood
How is physical activity a coping strategy (6)
Release of mood boosting chemicals - endorphins and serotonin - and reduction of stress-related chemicals results in improved well-being. Other factors include improved sleep, confidence, and distraction from negative thoughts
Sports help to build resilience, alertness and optimism
What are some stress management strategies (8)
- Reaching out for social support
- Meditation and deep breathing
- Journalling
- Hobby you enjoy
- Being in nature
- Prioritising healthy sleep, diet and exercise habits
- Cut back on social media
- Make time for recovery and rest when needed
Why are the top 10 countries happier than the less happy countries
They have greater faith in their society, correlated with wallet being returned in Nordic countries
Life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perception of corruption
Why is social disconnection increasing in adults
As a generation raised with technology transitions into adulthood, a high quantity of social connections means less people are focused on finding quality relationships that they can count on
approx 20% of young adults report having no one they could count on
Why is dynamic used to describe mental wellbeing
Because your state of well-being isn’t fixed, it’s ever-changing and adapting
What is the importance of high protein content for breakfast
Proteins contain amino acids that form the building blocks of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin
Proteins attach to sugars, slowing glucose absorption to prevent blood spikes and crashes, which result in mood swings
Why should you cut back on social media
Social media is damaging to esteem, which is the second highest necessitiy on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Research suggests a strong relationship between substantial social media usage and increasing rates of suicide and depression in teenage girls.
