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UNIT 4 AREA OF STUDY 2 (SPECIFIC PHOBIA (Biological Factors (GABA…
UNIT 4 AREA OF STUDY 2
DEFINING MENTAL HEALTH
Continuum
Mentally Healthy
Mental Health Problem
Less severe, temporary
Mental Disorder
More severe, longer time period
Internal Factors
Biological
Psychological
External Factors
Social
Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Person
High level of functioning
Social and emotional wllbeing
Resilience to life stressors
Ethical Issues with Mental Health Research
Informed Consent
Use of placebo
DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESSION OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
Risk Factors
Biological
Genetic vulnerability to a specific disorder
Poor response to medication
Poor Sleep
Substance Use
Psychological
Rumination
Impaired Reasoning & Memory
Stress
Poor Self-Efficacy
Social
Disorganised attachment
Loss of a significant relationship
Stigma as a barrier to accessing treatment
4P Model
Predisposing
Precipitating
Perpetuating
Protective
Cumulative Risk
SPECIFIC PHOBIA
Stress
Concerned with present
Anxiety
Phobia
Concerned with future
Biological Factors
GABA Dysfunction
Stress Response
Long-Term Potentiation
Psychological
Factors
Behavioural Models
Precipitating by CC
Perpetuating by OC
Cognitive Bias
Memory Bias
Catastrophic Thinking
Social Factors
Specific Environmental Triggers
Stigma around seeking treatment
Interventions for Phobia
Biological
Short-acting benzodiazepenes
Relaxation techniques
Psychological treatments
CBT
Systematic Desentisation
Social
Psychoeducation for families/supporters
MAINTENANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Resilience
Other Protective Factors
Biological
Adequate Diet
Sleep
Psychological
CBT
Social
Support from family, friends and the community
Transtheoretical Model of Behavioural Change
Pre-Contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance