HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Erotic Asphyxiation, Vaginal Lubrication, Entorhinal Cortex

• School: Brock University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HLSC 1F90
• Professor: Kelli An Lawrence

Document Summary

Determinants of mental health are: employment, education, income, social status, and genetics. *low income is a risk factor for mental illness b/c individuals may experience more stress due to finance problems, relationship problems, and/or negative life events. *aboriginal, immigrant & homeless youth numbers are high in low income pop. *edu(cid:272)atio(cid:374) & e(cid:373)plo(cid:455)(cid:373)e(cid:374)t p(cid:396)edi(cid:272)t (cid:373)e(cid:374)tal health (cid:373)o(cid:374)e(cid:455) (cid:272)(cid:396)eates happi(cid:374)ess = (cid:271)ad. *poverty extends beyond monetary earnings to include such concepts as lack of opportunities and an inability to participate fully in society. Transition from youth -> adulthood challenges mental health and stability (stressors include what we want to be in life, achieving grades, owing money, where to live, etc. ) *eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with food and weight resulting in a serious disturbance in eating behaviour. *most prevalent mental illnesses are anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia disorders.