what are maslows law of hierarchy?

1. physiological need; food water shelter

2. safety and security

3. love and belonginess

4. self esteem

5. self-actualization

according to maslow what is mental wellness?

when people are self actualized. they have all of the 5 and they are individuals.

they are capable of intamacy, accepting themselves and others, autonomous, creative and playful.

what are the many defence mechanisms we have?

fantasizing

repressing feelings

sublimation --- channeling feelings into activities

what is the most common disorder?

DEPRESSION

what was its prevalence in canada and usa?

9.6 and 5.2 respectively

what are the 9 criteria to be depressed?

1. depressed for most of the day, every day for 2 weeks
2. not intrested in anything anymore, activies
3. weight loss or gain --- 5% of total weight/ month
4. insomnia or hypersomnia
5. psychomotor agitation or retardation
6. fatigue
7. feeling worthelss excessively or having inappropriate guilt
8. cant think or concentrate
9. reoccuring thoughts of death

symptoms of depressions are for more then 2 months..

characterized as functional impairement.

where is depression low?

asia; traditional reluctance to mental stress

why is anxiet good for depressed people

because they havent accepted their depressed mood

what are neurotransmitters?

serotonin; chemicals that produced naturally by the body.

people who are depressed have lower levels of this.

what is manic depression ?

BIPOLAR

what symptoms are associated with mania?

1. abnormal and persistant, irritable, expansive, elevated moods
2. inflated self esteem
3. decreased need for sleep; good after 3 hrs.
4. more talkative
5. excessive involvement in pleasurable activities

opposite of depressed

what causes anxiety ? what contributes to it?

traumatic experiences and other factors

stress and inadequate coping.

what is GAD?

generalized anxiety disorder.

chronic and exaggerated worry and tension.

have trouble falling asleep.

unable to relax

tremble, twitch, tension, irritability, headaches, sweating and hot flashes, lump in the throat

urinate alot, feel nauseated.

what is a panic attack?

1. panic attack: specific period of intense discomfort/ fear
2. increased HR and sweat alot
3. feel week and might faint from dizziness
4. hands might feel numb
5. have a sense of doom
6. might genuinely feel theyre having a stroke
7. last only for a couple of minutes.

what is a panic disorder?

feeling of terror that strikes spontaneously and repeadily

very unpredictable

they are really tense between episodes

need treatment

panic disorders can all be called? ______

agoraphobia

what is the most common socio phobia?

public speaking

what is shyness

• the feeling of uneasiness around other people
• the dont experience extreme anxiety for anticipated events
• dont avoid circumstances that make them feel self concious.

what is social phobia?

• general fear of social parties
• usually starts young
• not shy, they dont avoid people
• really intense anxiety for particular situations
• disrupts lifestyle, relationship, work
• they know they are being irrational

 what are the differences of childhood phobias and adult phobias?

childhood: their fears usually dissapear when they age

adult: know their fears are irrational but they fear that facing it will cause a severe attack

what is OCD

Obesesive compulsive disorder

- interferes with routine, difficult to have a normal relationship or social life.

what is compulsion?

obesssion?

rituals ?

compulsion: urge to do something to lessen discomfort. usually discomfor caused by obessions

obesssion: constant, intrusive, unwanted thoughts that cause distress and anxiet, disgust.

rituals: response to compultion.

examples of rituals

can take up most of the day. in severe cases

1. cleaning - fear of real or imagined germs, dirt chemicals, that will "contaminate" them

2. checking -- fear of harming themselves or others by forgeting to lock the door... etc

3. being meticulous -- being neat, tidy

4. avoiding --- stay away that can make them feel anxious

what is schizopherina?

characterized by disordered thinking

- seem confused and jump from topic to topic

• emotions may be inappropriate; laughing at wrong times
• hear voices telling them to do stuff
• hallucinations
• psychological distress is intense

what are the two stereotypes of schizophrenic people?

both are rare

multiple personalities

serial violence.

what are treaments for psychological disorders?

1. getting help
2. medical exams
3. hospilization
4. education
5. self help group
6. nutrition, rest and exercise
7. medications
8. relaxation skills

what is the mood that is strongly associated with suicide?

DEPRESSION

explain suicide

•  increase in youth
• number two cause of death in canada
• fPYLL: men #3 females #6
• men: firearms, hanging
• mental disorders, mood and depression is associated

substance abuse is a major risk

what are the two most common methods used for suicides?

poison and hanging

what do you do if you think someone is suicidal?

1. express concern; show love and care
2. encourage the person to talk
3. ask direct questions
4. tell them to get help
5. dont leave them alone
6. call the crisis center #

what are strategies that prevent suicide?

1. school based programs
2. improved social conditions
3. decrease avail of lethal weapond
4. prevention centers
5. general education
6. target risk groups

define stress

what is homeostasis?

any event or situation that disrupts the body's normal homeostasis.

this is the dynamic equilibrium or balance that the body maintains

what are bad and good stress?

bad stress is distress

good stress is eustress

what kind of stressors are there?

psychological stressor: anxiety, fear, excitement, joy

physiologcal stressors: pain, cold, exercise, hunger trauma

environmental stressor: pollution, noise, poverty

what is the general adaption syndrome?

syndrome is a group of symptoms

GAS is the way the body responds to stressors

explain stage 1 of GAS

ALARM

activation of the ANS - sympatic branch

1. HR and BP increase
2. rapid respiration
3. muscle tension
4. risk of blood clots increase
5. blood shifts away from gut into muscles
6. digestion slows
7. adrenaline is released

explain stage 3 --- exhaustion

- body resevers are depleted and are more susceptible to disease

like: cvd, colds, infectin, headaches, digestive disorders

1. constipation
2. ulcers
3. insomnia
4. backpain

explain stage 2; resistance

- cortisol is released by the adrenal gland

lowers the immue system

what are the three main approaches to stress management?

1. change the stressor

2. remove yourself from stressor

3. change your response to the stressor

what are strategies for stress management?

1. know yourself -- be aware of current stress level
2. plan life changes for stable times -- moving
3. develop communiation skills -- let of steam
4. practice time management -- prioritize

what are the 3 questions you ask urself for stress man?

1. does this need to be all done now?

2. does this need to be done at all?

3. could this be done differently ?

what are the powerful shifts?

1. be flexible
2. have close relationships
3. be happy with what you have
4. like yourself
5. have humor; laugh smile
6. dont worry
7. exercise
8. take hot baths
9. have faith
10. relax
    
11. dont take drugs
12. rest
13. sleep
14. turn off the tv