Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Canadian Mental Health Association, Reuptake, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
23 Apr 2014
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Encompasses the emotional, spiritual, social and mental dimensions of health. Psychosocial diversity is valuable: determined on the basis of symptoms alone, eg. It is: the absence of [mental] sickness. Narrow: the presence of [mental] wellness. Broad: the fulfillment of human potential. Advanced a hierarchy of needs in order urgency: physiological needs= must urgent. Those who make it to the top of the needs hierarchy achieve self-actualization. Characterized by several specific qualities: realism (ability to be realistic, acceptance (accept self and other ppl, autonomy (not afraid to be themselves, capacity for intimacy (able to give and receive intimacy, creativity. Can"t redo past (eg. childhood, past experiences) Must concentrate on successfully meeting current challenges. Characteristics of a psychologically healthy individual: feel comfortable about themselves; experience the full range of human emotions but are not overcome by them. Inc se may offset self-destructive behaviours (eg. unhealthy fad" diets) Inc se means finding a balance between your idealized self and where you are now.
