PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH.pptVIP

PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH Chapter 2 Introduction All of us go through times of difficulty and times of joy. Times of difficulty can sap energy, drain emotions, and break the spirit Times of joy lift our spirit, boost self-esteem, and raise the awareness of our capabilities (self-efficacy) Defining Psychosocial Health Includes 4 of the 6 Dimensions of Health Mental (Intellectual) Thinking Emotional Feeling Social Relating Spiritual Being Defining Psychosocial Health Elements shared by psychosocially healthy people: Feel good about themselves Feel comfortable with other people Control tension and anxiety Able to meet the demands of life Curb hate and guilt Maintain a positive outlook Enrich the lives of others Cherish the things that make them smile Value diversity Appreciate and respect nature Defining Mental Health Mental Health The ‘thinking part of psychosocial health Includes values, attitudes, and beliefs Ability to reason, interpret, and remember Ability to sense, perceive, evaluate what is happening, and to solve problems Healthy vs. Unhealthy Healthy people respond positively Unhealthy people respond irrationally Defining Emotional Health Emotional Health The ‘feeling’ part of psychosocial health Includes love, hate, anxiety, and joy An interplay of 4 components: Physiological arousal Feelings Cognitive processes Behavioral reactions Defining Emotional Health From R. Lazarus 4 basic types of emotions: Emotions resulting from harm, loss, or threats Emotions resulting from benefits Borderline emotions such as hope and compassion Complex emotions such as grief, disappointment, bewilderment, and curiosity Defining Emotional Health Emotionally healthy people respond appropriately to upsetting events Emotionally unhealthy people are overwhelmed and overpowered by upsetting events and feelings Emotional health affects social health: Warm, welcoming vs. hostile and moody Defining Social Health Social Health The ‘relating’ part of psychosocial health Interaction with others