BHAN155 Chapter 2: Ch 2 Book Notes
21 Sep 2018
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Ch 2: promoting and preserving your psychological health. Psychological health: the sum of how we think, feel, relate, and exist in our day-to-day lives. Several basic elements psychologically healthy people regularly display. They feel comfortable with other people, respect others, and have compassion for others. They appreciate and respect the world around them. Mental health: used to describe the thinking" or rational dimension of our health. Can develop rational strategies to solve problems. Can carry out person and professional responsibilities. Social health: includes your interactions with others on an individual and group basis, your ability to use social resources and social support in times of need, and your ability to adapt to a variety of social situations. Emotional health: refers to the feeling, or subjective, side of psychological health. Intangible support: encouraging you to share your concerns. Tangible support: babysitting services or money to help pay bills.
