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HTH 423 E3 Mini-Lecture: Stress, Mental Health & Wellness in
Contemporary Health Issues
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Health Care
Undergraduate 4
02/25/2013

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Stress
Definition
A feeling that is created when we react to particular events
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Stressor
Definition
The event that is causing the stress reaction.
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Six common stressors
Definition
Final exams
Multiple papers due during same week
Birth of a new child
New marriage
Loss of job
Loss of pet
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
The balance or equilibrium of all body systems
Term
Self-efficacy
Definition
The belief an individual feels that he/she can successfully perform a task.
Term
Health
Definition
Physical body being free from diseases
Health is a goal one can achieve
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Wellness
Definition
Overall balance of physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, environmental, and occupational well-being
Mindset & lifestyle
Dynamic concept that continues for a lifetime
Includes QoL, life satisfaction & well-being
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Six dimensions of wellness
Definition
physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, vocational
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Emotional
Definition
managing and directing feelings; coping with challenges and behaving in trustworthy and respectful ways
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Intellectual/cognitive
Definition
engaging in creative pursuits and intellectually stimulating activities; problem solving and reasoning
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Physical
Definition
choosing lifestyle habits that maintain or improve health and functional ability
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Professional, vocational
Definition
maintaining or improving skills, abilities and attitudes that help oneself or others stay productive and satisfied with the work they produce
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social
Definition
interacting with others for mutual benefit, ability to develop social bonds;
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Spiritual
Definition
living with a meaning/purpose in life; exploring beliefs and values that create personal peace and understanding
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Psychosocial
Definition
complex interaction of your mental, emotional, social & spiritual health
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Six ways to maintain a state of equilibrium among all six dimensions of wellness
Definition
Effectively coping with challenges
Socializing with others
Intellectually-stimulating activities
Maintaining/improving skills
Engaging in habits such as exercise
Maintaining a belief system (not only religious)
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Nine parts of college wellness 101
Definition
Diet
Exercise
Sleep
Sexual health
Illness
Stress
Mental health
Study abroad
Miscellaneous
Term
Two ways to handle emotional
Definition
Peer counseling, stress management
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Three ways to handle cognitive
Definition
Arts, crafts, reading, cultural activities, etc.
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Two ways to handle physical
Definition
Exercise, sports, nutrition
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Three ways to handle vocational
Definition
Paid work, volunteering, caregiving,
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Two ways to handle social
Definition
Clubs, travel, intergenerational activities
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Two ways to handle spiritual
Definition
Faith-based activities, yoga, tai chi
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