Transcript Mental Health

Psychosocial Health
Being Mentally, Emotionally,
Socially, and Spiritually Well
© Lisa Michalek
Psychosocial Health
 The mental, emotional, social, and
spiritual dimensions of health.
Psychosocially Healthy People
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They feel good about themselves
They feel comfortable with other people
They control tension and anxiety
They are able to meet the demands of life
They curb hate and guilt
They maintain a positive outlook
They enrich the lives of others
They cherish the things that make them smile
They value diversity
They appreciate and respect nature
Mental Health
 The “thinking” part of health
 Includes
– Values
– Attitudes
– Beliefs
Mentally Healthy
 A mentally healthy person is able to respond
in a positive way even when things do not
go as expected.
Emotional Health
 The “feeling” part of health
 Includes your emotional reactions to life
 Emotions result from
– Harm, Loss, and Threats
– Benefits
– Hope and Compassion
– Grief, Disappointment
– Bewilderment and Curiosity
Emotionally Healthy
 Emotionally healthy people are able to
respond to upsetting events or when they
feel threatened.
– They are not likely to react in an extreme
fashion, behave inconsistently, or act in an
offensive attack mode.
Social Health
 Interactions with others
 The ability to adapt to
social situations
 Presence of strong
social bonds
 Presence of
relationships that bring
positive benefits to the
individual
Socially Healthy
 Have a wide range of interactions with
– Family
– Friends
– Acquaintances
 Able to listen, express themselves,
form healthy relationships,
act in socially acceptable and
responsible ways, and find
a fit for themselves in society
Spiritual Health
 A belief in some unifying force that gives
purpose or meaning to life
 A sense of belonging to a scheme of being
that is greater than the physical or personal
dimensions of existence.
– Nature
– Other people
– A God or other spiritual symbol
Improving Psychosocial Health
 Develop and Maintain Self-Esteem
– Find a support group
– Complete required tasks
– Form realistic expectations
– Make time for you
– Maintain physical health
– Examine problems and seek help
Improving Psychosocial Health
 Sleep
– Establish a consistent sleep schedule
– Evaluate your sleeping environment
– Exercise regularly
– Limit caffeine and alcohol
– Avoid heavy meals
– Establish a relaxing
nighttime ritual
Psychosocial Health Disorders
 Depression
– Persistent sadness, despair and hopelessness
 Anxiety & Panic attacks
– Feelings of threat and anxiousness in coping
with everyday problems
 Phobias
– Fear of a specific object, activity, or situation
 Schizophrenia
– Irrational behavior, severe alterations of the
senses (hallucinations) and sometimes inability
to function in society.
Warning signs of Suicide
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Recent loss and inability to let go of grief
Change in personality
Change in behavior
Diminished sexual interest
Self-hatred
Change in sleep patterns
Change in eating habits
Direct Statement about committing suicide
Indirect Statement about committing suicide
Preoccupation with death
Changes in personal appearance
Excessive risk taking
Actions to prevent Suicide
 Monitor warning signs
 Take any threats seriously
 Let the person know how much you care about
them
 Listen
 Ask “are you thinking of hurting or killing yourself?”
 Do not belittle the person’s feelings
 Help the person think about alternatives
 Take the person to someone to help
 Tell a teacher, parent, brother, sister, or counselor
Professionals
 Psychiatrist – is a Medical doctor
 Psychologist – is a Ph.D. in counseling or clinical
psychology
 Psychoanalyst – is a specialized Psychologist
 Social Worker – has a degree in social work
 Counselor – has a degree in counseling,
psychology, or educational psychology
 Nurse Specialist – a registered nurse who has
continued their education