HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Psychoeducation, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
15 Jan 2016
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Transition from adolescence to adulthood o physical and mental health early adulthood. The capacity to feel, think, act in ways that enhance one"s ability to enjoy life and deal with its challenges. A positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the importance of culture, equity, social justice, interconnections and personal dignity. A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his/her own abilities; can cope with the normal stresses of life; can work productively and is able to contribute to his/her community. A condition that meets dsm-5 diagnostic criteria for mental or substance abuse disorders; thus includes the presence of both significant levels of symptomology and impairment and functioning. Difficulties that may be early signs or symptoms of mental (or behavioural or emotional) disorders but are not frequent/ severe enough to meet diagnostic criteria for mental illness. 3 things that show we are mentally healthy. Low income is a risk factor for mental illness.
