QUESTIONS.
Well-being is considered an overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy. Well-
being is
made up of many components, one of which is mental health. correct answers Well-being
Mental health includes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of thinking, feeling, and
behaving.
Mental health is a prerequisite to realizing potential, being able to cope with normal life
stress, and
being productive at work or school. For the purposes of this course, mental health is
considered as an
important part of the broader concept of well-being. correct answers Mental Health
Says that mental health can be thought of in three domains:
Biological (genetic determinants, brain development)
Psychological (thoughts, behaviours, coping, self-awareness)
Social (connectedness, context) correct answers Biopsychosocial Model
A biological, psychological, or sociological characteristic or exposure which is associated
with a higher likelihood of a negative outcome. correct answers Risk Factors
A characteristic or exposure that lowers the likelihood of negative outcomes or that
reduces the impact of a risk factor. correct answers Protective Factor
An early exposure or factor and change proximal to: a more immediate or recent exposure or
factor. correct answers Distal
A factor that represents a more immediate exposure or underlying vulnerability correct
answers Proximal
Distal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
• Family history of mental disorders correct answers Distal Risk Factors
Distal Protective Factors
• Secure attachments
• Nurturing and compassionate relationships growing up
• Safe and secure home environment correct answers Distal Protective Factors
Proximal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss