Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Psychological HealthPsychological Health

An Invitation to Health Brief, 5th Edition

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Prepared by: Jeanne Freeman, PhD, CHES

What is Psychological Health?What is Psychological Health?

Emotional healthMental healthRelationship to Spiritual HealthEmotional intelligenceSpiritual intelligence

The Lessons of Positive The Lessons of Positive PsychologyPsychology

The Lessons of Positive The Lessons of Positive PsychologyPsychology

Self-esteemLocus of Control

Autonomy Assertive

Managing Mood

SpiritualitySpirituality

and ReligiosityValuesPrayerGratitudeAltruism

Connecting with OthersConnecting with Others

Feeling connected enhances your physical and psychological health Men vs. women

Social isolationSolitudeOvercoming lonelinessShynessSocial anxiety

Sleepless in America – And on Sleepless in America – And on CampusCampus

Health risks of chronic sleep problems Longevity Hypertension Diabetes Obesity Depression Heart attack Stroke

Sleepless in America – And on Sleepless in America – And on CampusCampus

Insomnia Irritability, depression, traffic accidents,

memory problemsSleep-deprived university students

More tension, anger, depression, fatigue, and confusion

How much sleep Normal range is 5 to 10 hours

Average is 7.5 hours

Understanding Mental HealthUnderstanding Mental Health

Understanding Mental HealthUnderstanding Mental Health

Mental disordersDepression on campus

StressSubstance abuseSleep loss

Mind-body connectionMind-exercise connection

Depressive DisordersDepressive Disorders

Minor depression Dysthymic disorder Major depression Bipolar disorder (Manic depression) Treating depression

Psychotherapy Medication Exercise Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Anxiety DisordersAnxiety Disorders

Phobias Most prevalent type of anxiety disorder Behavior therapy

Systematic desensitizationPanic attacks and panic disorderGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)r

Attention DisordersAttention Disorders

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

SuicideSuicide

Suicide in the young Third leading cause of death among

adolescents 10-19 years old Second leading cause of death among

college studentsFactors leading to suicidePrevention

Overcoming Problems of the Overcoming Problems of the MindMind

Therapy Psychodynamic psychotherapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT Interpersonal therapy (IPT) Psychiatric drugs Alternative mind-mood products