IDIS 199 MIDTERM (MODULE 1-3)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Well-being - Correct Answers -Overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy.
Well-being is made up of many components one of which is mental health
Mental Health - Correct Answers -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
mental health is an important part of the broader concept of well-being
Aristotle (384-322 BCE) - Correct Answers -believed the goal of life was eudaimonia,
which can be translated as happiness (flourishing)
Being happy amounts to "living well and doing well". to be productive and strive to
accomplish something of individual importance that is in keeping with one's ethical and
societal views
Historical Origins - Correct Answers -different cultures have described and understood
individual and collective health and well-being in diverse ways
buddhism balance and harmony with self and environment are important
African religions and cultural traditions relationships with land and community members
are important paths too wellness. Ubuntu is an African philosophy which shows that a
person cannot flourish in isolation
Components of Well-being - Correct Answers -3 components
1. Mental Health
2. Physical Health
3. Supportive/Secure Environment
Components of Well-being: Mental Health - Correct Answers -Mental health embodies
positive psychological, emotional, and social functioning.
,As Westerhof and Keyes describe, positive mental health includes: feeling happy and
satisfied with life (emotional), positive functioning and self realization (psychological),
and positive social value (social)
Mental health is related to your physical health and contributes to your ability to strive
and reach your potential, cope with normal life stresses, establish good relationships,
and be productive
Components of Well-being: Physical Health - Correct Answers -Physical health or
wellness is more than just being free of disease or illness. It refers to taking proper care
of your body for optimum health and functioning, as well as disease prevention
Physical health is also closely related to mental health in a reciprocal way
optimal physical health requires good sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mental health
Components of Well-being: Supportive/Secure Environment - Correct Answers -your
current environment and past experiences affect your mental and physical health.
A supportive and secure environment is one in which a person feels socially,
emotionally, and physically safe and valued.
Contributors to Mental Health - Correct Answers -Several aspects make up your mental
health including 4 factors that contribute to mental health
1. realizing potential
Are you achieving all that you can and want? do you feel like you are using your abilities
in a way that is meaningful?
Mental health is affected by the degree to which you feel you are reaching your potential
and making meaningful contributions to the world around you
2. emotional health
emotional health contributes to your overall mental health. Emotional well-being is made
up of your feelings and emotions.
It also relates to your ability to regulate your feelings across different experiences,
contexts, and challenges
3. social connectedness
a social network or social connectedness involves creating and maintaining good
relationships with others and behaving socially responsible.
Also relies upon the development of positive social skills such as empathy
4. psychological health
involves how you think about things and how you regulate your feelings. This includes
the ability to self-reflect, problem-solve, manage emotions, be resilient, think, and be
attentive
,Mental Health Spectrum - Correct Answers -A triangle is often used to indicate the
proportion of individuals in the population likely to meet these thresholds. As you go up
in intensity, there are likely less people to meet the threshold
Levels of increasing distress and/or impairment:
well, symptoms, concerns or problems, and disorders, conditions or illness
Spectrum: Well - Correct Answers -Being mentally well is reflected in feeling content,
capable, and happy. Stress and disappointment are normal parts of life, but when
feeling mental well, these are mostly manageable and any associated discomfort is
short-lived and appropriate to the stressor or context
a healthy lifestyle, good psychological coping, and supportive relationships help to
maintain mental health and resilience
Spectrum: Symptoms - Correct Answers -Mental health symptoms refer to experiences
that can be associated with some distress, but may be situational and not necessarily
indicative of a problem or disorder.
The most common symptoms university students experience include:
anxiety: worry, difficulty relaxing, and heart racing
depressive: feeling sad, less hopeful, criticizing yourself
sleep problems: trouble falling asleep, shifted sleep
Symptoms might be transient and subside when a stressor or disappointment resolves.
They can also be helped often by lifestyle changes, self-help, and short-term problem
focused counselling. However, if symptoms persist and are associated with distress
then they might reflect a mental health concern or problem
Spectrum: Concerns or Problems - Correct Answers -A mental health problem is
defined as the presence of symptoms that persist and are associated with distress or
difficulty, but are not enough to be considered a diagnosable mental illness, condition,
or disorder.
Often times, a mental health concern or problem relates to a persistent or new life event
or stress. These problems may be uncomfortable and prolonged, but they are not
necessarily reflective of a diagnosable mental disorder. Often times, support and
problem-focused counselling can be helpful.
Spectrum: Disorders, Conditions, or Illness - Correct Answers -Mental disorders refer to
clinically diagnosed conditions or illnesses that require evidence-based treatments
provided by health care professionals.
, Disorders are comprised of clinically significant symptoms characterized by a
disturbance in thought, feeling, and perception that negatively affects day to day
functioning and causes significant distress and impairment.
Mental Health Continuum - Correct Answers -The mental health continuum has also
been characterized as a graduated colour spectrum including the colours green, yellow,
orange, and red
Mental Health and Well-being - Correct Answers -conceptualized on two parallel
continuums
you can have a diagnosed mental illness in good quality remission, and therefore,
experience positive or a high level of well-being. Alternatively, you might not have a
diagnosable mental illness but you could be experiencing significant distress
Mental Health Concerns or Problems - Correct Answers -The presence of symptoms
that may cause distress or some difficulty, usually related to identifiable stressors or
circumstances, but are not necessarily part of a diagnosable illness
Mental Health Symptoms - Correct Answers -Common, and may reflect expected, and
normal transient responses to everyday stress but if persistent and distressing may
reflect the emergence of a problem or illness
Mental Disorders - Correct Answers -Illnesses reflected by clinically significant
symptoms associated with distress and impairment and typically require evidence
based treatments provided by health care professionals
Importance of Student Mental Health - Correct Answers -The university experience is
influenced by student well-being and mental health. Evidence suggests that university
students increasingly seek mental health support for a variety of reasons and not
uncommonly experience barriers to accessing support.
Current State of Student Mental Health - Correct Answers -Mental health is important to
academic success and overall well-being.
Although encountering mental health challenges at university is common, evidence
suggests that the rates of mental health concerns are rising among university students
Canada
over a quarter of Canadian post-secondary students reported having been diagnosed or
treated by a professional for one or more mental health conditions within a 12-moth
period of starting university. The most common conditions reported were depression
(46%) and anxiety (65%)
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Well-being - Correct Answers -Overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy.
Well-being is made up of many components one of which is mental health
Mental Health - Correct Answers -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
mental health is an important part of the broader concept of well-being
Aristotle (384-322 BCE) - Correct Answers -believed the goal of life was eudaimonia,
which can be translated as happiness (flourishing)
Being happy amounts to "living well and doing well". to be productive and strive to
accomplish something of individual importance that is in keeping with one's ethical and
societal views
Historical Origins - Correct Answers -different cultures have described and understood
individual and collective health and well-being in diverse ways
buddhism balance and harmony with self and environment are important
African religions and cultural traditions relationships with land and community members
are important paths too wellness. Ubuntu is an African philosophy which shows that a
person cannot flourish in isolation
Components of Well-being - Correct Answers -3 components
1. Mental Health
2. Physical Health
3. Supportive/Secure Environment
Components of Well-being: Mental Health - Correct Answers -Mental health embodies
positive psychological, emotional, and social functioning.
,As Westerhof and Keyes describe, positive mental health includes: feeling happy and
satisfied with life (emotional), positive functioning and self realization (psychological),
and positive social value (social)
Mental health is related to your physical health and contributes to your ability to strive
and reach your potential, cope with normal life stresses, establish good relationships,
and be productive
Components of Well-being: Physical Health - Correct Answers -Physical health or
wellness is more than just being free of disease or illness. It refers to taking proper care
of your body for optimum health and functioning, as well as disease prevention
Physical health is also closely related to mental health in a reciprocal way
optimal physical health requires good sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mental health
Components of Well-being: Supportive/Secure Environment - Correct Answers -your
current environment and past experiences affect your mental and physical health.
A supportive and secure environment is one in which a person feels socially,
emotionally, and physically safe and valued.
Contributors to Mental Health - Correct Answers -Several aspects make up your mental
health including 4 factors that contribute to mental health
1. realizing potential
Are you achieving all that you can and want? do you feel like you are using your abilities
in a way that is meaningful?
Mental health is affected by the degree to which you feel you are reaching your potential
and making meaningful contributions to the world around you
2. emotional health
emotional health contributes to your overall mental health. Emotional well-being is made
up of your feelings and emotions.
It also relates to your ability to regulate your feelings across different experiences,
contexts, and challenges
3. social connectedness
a social network or social connectedness involves creating and maintaining good
relationships with others and behaving socially responsible.
Also relies upon the development of positive social skills such as empathy
4. psychological health
involves how you think about things and how you regulate your feelings. This includes
the ability to self-reflect, problem-solve, manage emotions, be resilient, think, and be
attentive
,Mental Health Spectrum - Correct Answers -A triangle is often used to indicate the
proportion of individuals in the population likely to meet these thresholds. As you go up
in intensity, there are likely less people to meet the threshold
Levels of increasing distress and/or impairment:
well, symptoms, concerns or problems, and disorders, conditions or illness
Spectrum: Well - Correct Answers -Being mentally well is reflected in feeling content,
capable, and happy. Stress and disappointment are normal parts of life, but when
feeling mental well, these are mostly manageable and any associated discomfort is
short-lived and appropriate to the stressor or context
a healthy lifestyle, good psychological coping, and supportive relationships help to
maintain mental health and resilience
Spectrum: Symptoms - Correct Answers -Mental health symptoms refer to experiences
that can be associated with some distress, but may be situational and not necessarily
indicative of a problem or disorder.
The most common symptoms university students experience include:
anxiety: worry, difficulty relaxing, and heart racing
depressive: feeling sad, less hopeful, criticizing yourself
sleep problems: trouble falling asleep, shifted sleep
Symptoms might be transient and subside when a stressor or disappointment resolves.
They can also be helped often by lifestyle changes, self-help, and short-term problem
focused counselling. However, if symptoms persist and are associated with distress
then they might reflect a mental health concern or problem
Spectrum: Concerns or Problems - Correct Answers -A mental health problem is
defined as the presence of symptoms that persist and are associated with distress or
difficulty, but are not enough to be considered a diagnosable mental illness, condition,
or disorder.
Often times, a mental health concern or problem relates to a persistent or new life event
or stress. These problems may be uncomfortable and prolonged, but they are not
necessarily reflective of a diagnosable mental disorder. Often times, support and
problem-focused counselling can be helpful.
Spectrum: Disorders, Conditions, or Illness - Correct Answers -Mental disorders refer to
clinically diagnosed conditions or illnesses that require evidence-based treatments
provided by health care professionals.
, Disorders are comprised of clinically significant symptoms characterized by a
disturbance in thought, feeling, and perception that negatively affects day to day
functioning and causes significant distress and impairment.
Mental Health Continuum - Correct Answers -The mental health continuum has also
been characterized as a graduated colour spectrum including the colours green, yellow,
orange, and red
Mental Health and Well-being - Correct Answers -conceptualized on two parallel
continuums
you can have a diagnosed mental illness in good quality remission, and therefore,
experience positive or a high level of well-being. Alternatively, you might not have a
diagnosable mental illness but you could be experiencing significant distress
Mental Health Concerns or Problems - Correct Answers -The presence of symptoms
that may cause distress or some difficulty, usually related to identifiable stressors or
circumstances, but are not necessarily part of a diagnosable illness
Mental Health Symptoms - Correct Answers -Common, and may reflect expected, and
normal transient responses to everyday stress but if persistent and distressing may
reflect the emergence of a problem or illness
Mental Disorders - Correct Answers -Illnesses reflected by clinically significant
symptoms associated with distress and impairment and typically require evidence
based treatments provided by health care professionals
Importance of Student Mental Health - Correct Answers -The university experience is
influenced by student well-being and mental health. Evidence suggests that university
students increasingly seek mental health support for a variety of reasons and not
uncommonly experience barriers to accessing support.
Current State of Student Mental Health - Correct Answers -Mental health is important to
academic success and overall well-being.
Although encountering mental health challenges at university is common, evidence
suggests that the rates of mental health concerns are rising among university students
Canada
over a quarter of Canadian post-secondary students reported having been diagnosed or
treated by a professional for one or more mental health conditions within a 12-moth
period of starting university. The most common conditions reported were depression
(46%) and anxiety (65%)
UK
