Psychosocial HealthPsychosocial Health

Being Mentally, Emotionally, Being Mentally, Emotionally, Socially, and Spiritually WellSocially, and Spiritually Well

© Lisa Michalek

Psychosocial HealthPsychosocial Health

The mental, emotional, social, and The mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health.spiritual dimensions of health.

Psychosocially Healthy PeoplePsychosocially Healthy People

They feel good about themselvesThey feel good about themselves They feel comfortable with other peopleThey feel comfortable with other people They control tension and anxietyThey control tension and anxiety They are able to meet the demands of lifeThey are able to meet the demands of life They curb hate and guiltThey curb hate and guilt They maintain a positive outlookThey maintain a positive outlook They enrich the lives of othersThey enrich the lives of others They cherish the things that make them smileThey cherish the things that make them smile They value diversityThey value diversity They appreciate and respect natureThey appreciate and respect nature

Mental HealthMental Health

The “thinking” part of healthThe “thinking” part of health IncludesIncludes

– ValuesValues– AttitudesAttitudes– BeliefsBeliefs

Mentally HealthyMentally Healthy

A mentally healthy person is able to respond A mentally healthy person is able to respond in a positive way even when things do not in a positive way even when things do not go as expected.go as expected.

Emotional HealthEmotional Health

The “feeling” part of healthThe “feeling” part of health Includes your emotional reactions to lifeIncludes your emotional reactions to life Emotions result fromEmotions result from

– Harm, Loss, and ThreatsHarm, Loss, and Threats– BenefitsBenefits– Hope and CompassionHope and Compassion– Grief, DisappointmentGrief, Disappointment– Bewilderment and CuriosityBewilderment and Curiosity

Emotionally HealthyEmotionally Healthy

Emotionally healthy people are able to Emotionally healthy people are able to respond to upsetting events or when they respond to upsetting events or when they feel threatened.feel threatened.– They are not likely to react in an extreme They are not likely to react in an extreme

fashion, behave inconsistently, or act in an fashion, behave inconsistently, or act in an offensive attack mode.offensive attack mode.

Social HealthSocial Health

Interactions with othersInteractions with others The ability to adapt to The ability to adapt to

social situationssocial situations Presence of strong Presence of strong

social bondssocial bonds Presence of Presence of

relationships that bring relationships that bring positive benefits to the positive benefits to the individualindividual

Socially HealthySocially Healthy Have a wide range of interactions with Have a wide range of interactions with

– FamilyFamily– FriendsFriends– AcquaintancesAcquaintances

Able to listen, express themselves, Able to listen, express themselves, form healthy relationships, form healthy relationships, act in socially acceptable and act in socially acceptable and responsible ways, and find responsible ways, and find a fit for themselves in societya fit for themselves in society

Spiritual HealthSpiritual Health

A belief in some unifying force that gives A belief in some unifying force that gives purpose or meaning to lifepurpose or meaning to life

A sense of belonging to a scheme of being A sense of belonging to a scheme of being that is greater than the physical or personal that is greater than the physical or personal dimensions of existence.dimensions of existence.– NatureNature– Other peopleOther people– A God or other spiritual symbolA God or other spiritual symbol

Improving Psychosocial HealthImproving Psychosocial Health

Develop and Maintain Self-EsteemDevelop and Maintain Self-Esteem– Find a support groupFind a support group– Complete required tasksComplete required tasks– Form realistic expectationsForm realistic expectations– Make time for youMake time for you– Maintain physical healthMaintain physical health– Examine problems and seek helpExamine problems and seek help

Improving Psychosocial HealthImproving Psychosocial Health

SleepSleep– Establish a consistent sleep scheduleEstablish a consistent sleep schedule– Evaluate your sleeping environmentEvaluate your sleeping environment– Exercise regularlyExercise regularly– Limit caffeine and alcoholLimit caffeine and alcohol– Avoid heavy mealsAvoid heavy meals– Establish a relaxing Establish a relaxing

nighttime ritualnighttime ritual

Psychosocial Health DisordersPsychosocial Health Disorders DepressionDepression

– Persistent sadness, despair and hopelessnessPersistent sadness, despair and hopelessness Anxiety & Panic attacksAnxiety & Panic attacks

– Feelings of threat and anxiousness in coping Feelings of threat and anxiousness in coping with everyday problemswith everyday problems

PhobiasPhobias– Fear of a specific object, activity, or situationFear of a specific object, activity, or situation

SchizophreniaSchizophrenia– Irrational behavior, severe alterations of the Irrational behavior, severe alterations of the

senses (hallucinations) and sometimes inability senses (hallucinations) and sometimes inability to function in society.to function in society.

Warning signs of SuicideWarning signs of Suicide Recent loss and inability to let go of griefRecent loss and inability to let go of grief Change in personalityChange in personality Change in behaviorChange in behavior Diminished sexual interestDiminished sexual interest Self-hatredSelf-hatred Change in sleep patternsChange in sleep patterns Change in eating habitsChange in eating habits Direct Statement about committing suicideDirect Statement about committing suicide Indirect Statement about committing suicideIndirect Statement about committing suicide Preoccupation with deathPreoccupation with death Changes in personal appearanceChanges in personal appearance Excessive risk takingExcessive risk taking

Actions to prevent SuicideActions to prevent Suicide Monitor warning signsMonitor warning signs Take any threats seriouslyTake any threats seriously Let the person know how much you care about Let the person know how much you care about

themthem ListenListen Ask “are you thinking of hurting or killing yourself?”Ask “are you thinking of hurting or killing yourself?” Do not belittle the person’s feelingsDo not belittle the person’s feelings Help the person think about alternativesHelp the person think about alternatives Take the person to someone to helpTake the person to someone to help Tell a teacher, parent, brother, sister, or counselorTell a teacher, parent, brother, sister, or counselor

ProfessionalsProfessionals

PsychiatristPsychiatrist – is a Medical doctor – is a Medical doctor PsychologistPsychologist – is a Ph.D. in counseling or clinical – is a Ph.D. in counseling or clinical

psychologypsychology PsychoanalystPsychoanalyst – is a specialized Psychologist – is a specialized Psychologist Social WorkerSocial Worker – has a degree in social work – has a degree in social work CounselorCounselor – has a degree in counseling, – has a degree in counseling,

psychology, or educational psychologypsychology, or educational psychology Nurse SpecialistNurse Specialist – a registered nurse who has – a registered nurse who has

continued their educationcontinued their education