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Psychosocial Health

Psychosocial Health. Balancing mental, emotional, social & spiritual wellness. Psychosocial Health. Mental Health: The Thinking You. Values, attitudes & beliefs Ability to reason, interpret & remember Ability to sort information, attach meaning & make decisions

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Psychosocial Health

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  1. Psychosocial Health Balancing mental, emotional, social & spiritual wellness

  2. Psychosocial Health

  3. Mental Health: The Thinking You • Values, attitudes & beliefs • Ability to reason, interpret & remember • Ability to sort information, attach meaning & make decisions • Ability to think rationally & form fairly accurate perceptions of events • Ability to accept responsibility for thoughts & actions

  4. Emotional Health: The Feeling You • Subjective, personal, complex patterns of feelings • Interaction among physiological responses, feelings, thoughts & reactions • Ability to respond appropriately to life events • Four basic types of emotions: • Reactions to loss, harm or threats • Reactions to something beneficial • Borderline (e.g., hope, compassion) • Complex (e.g., grief, disappointment)

  5. Anger • Threats to our • Well-being • Power • Perfectionism/pride • Autonomy • Self-esteem/status • Dimensions • Hostility

  6. Dealing with Anger • Demystify it • Accept it in yourself & others • Know your triggers • Analyze your responsive behaviors • Learn how to appropriately express it • Practice assertive communication

  7. Social Health • Interactions with others • Social bonds • Social supports • Ability to listen, express self, form healthy relationships, behave in socially acceptable manner, adapt to different social situations

  8. Spirituality A belief in a unifying force greater than oneself that gives life meaning or purpose; the sense of belonging that transcends the physical or personal; the lifelong quest for self & selflessness

  9. Influences on Psychosocial Health • External/developmental • Family • Environment • Social network • Internal • Self-efficacy, self-esteem • Locus of control • Personality • Resilience

  10. Disruptions in Psychosocial Health • Depression • Anxiety • Suicidal ideation/behavior

  11. Symptoms of Depression

  12. Relieving Depression*

  13. Anxiety • Generalized • Persistent restlessness • Easily fatigued • Difficulty concentrating • Irritability • Muscle tension • Sleep disturbances • Panic attack • Increased heart rate & respiration; shortness of breath; chest pain • Feelings of isolation • Feelings of loss of control • Feelings of impending death

  14. Warning Signs Prolonged grief after loss Personality change Behavior changes Diminished interest Apathetic Signs of self-hatred Preparations (e.g., giving away belongings) Death preoccupation Change in personal appearance Prevention Take threats seriously Increase support Offer help Listen & empathize Ask Offer alternatives Tell others Suicide

  15. Enhancing Psychosocial Health • Sleep • Time management • Realistic expectations & goals • Humor • Physical activity • Diet • Optimize strengths • When to say when

  16. Sleep: Some Tips • Establish a schedule & stick to it • Prepare the “sleep chamber” • Limit caffeine, heavy foods & liquids • Limit alcohol • Get up • Establish a relaxing ritual

  17. Remember: Our reactions to life events fluctuate from day to day

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