Chapter 2: Promoting and preserving your psychological health © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc. 1

Did you PREPARE and did you LEARN? Define each of the four components of psychological health, and identify the basic traits shared by psychologically healthy people. Learn what factors affect your psychological health. Describe the interactions between emotions and health. Explain the positive steps you can take to enhance psychological well-being. © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

Did you PREPARE and did you LEARN? Define mental illness and discuss its prevalence among college students. Identify causes, characteristics, and treatments of mood disorders. Describe the causes, characteristics, and treatment options for anxiety disorders. Describe the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for obsessive-compulsive disorders. Explore common causes, characteristics, and treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder. © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

Did you PREPARE and did you LEARN? Differentiate personality disorders from other disorders, and describe causes and treatments. Characterize schizophrenia, and explain causes and treatments. Describe the risk factors and possible warning signs of suicide, as well as actions that can be taken to help a person contemplating suicide. Explain the different types of treatment options and professional services available to those experiencing mental health problems. © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

4 components of psychological health Mental Emotional Social Spiritual* (think philosophical) © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

What do psychologically healthy people regularly do? They feel good about themselves. They feel comfortable with other people, respect others, and have compassion. They control tension and anxiety. They meet the demands of life. They curb hate and guilt. They maintain a positive outlook. They value diversity. © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

Factors that influence psychological health Family Support System Community Self-efficacy and Self-esteem Personality Life Span and Maturity Break into groups and learn about these factors in greater detail. Next we watch a video about 2 sisters. Be prepared to compare and contrast how they 2 sisters vary in terms of the factor you studied. Be prepared to share with others. © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

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Strategies to enhance psychological health Develop a support system Complete required tasks to the best of your ability. Form realistic expectations. Make time for you. Maintain physical health. Examine problems and seek health when necessary. Get adequate sleep. © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

Mood Disorders Major depression Dysthymic disorder (mild depression – chronic) Bipolar disorder Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Causes: interactions between biological differences (neurotransmitters), life events, early childhood trauma © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

Anxiety Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Panic Disorder Phobic Disorders Causes: unknown, but possible causes include biology, environment, and social and cultural roles. © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.

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Activity Each group will review the remaining topics (personality disorders, schizophrenia, suicide, and seeking professional help) Then we will re-arrange into groups with at least one person from each topic to teach the rest of these new groups what we learned. © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.