HLTHAGE 2GG3 Lecture Notes - Concrete Category, Environmental Health, Electric Light

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health, Aging and Society
• Course: HLTHAGE 2GG3

Document Summary

Mental illness broad spectrums of experience, not binary states. Mood (affect), thought, behaviour, cognition (style of thinking), & self-concept. No clear line btn physical & mental- as traditional idea of dualism believed (mind & body separate). There"s overlap btn the 2: e. g. the cause could be biological, there are physical symptoms . Physical state can"t necessarily give an indication of mental health: e. g. no firm conclusions from blood tests or brain scans no biomarkers, mental health is almost entirely self-reported great importance of self-perception. (also how the professional views your ideas/comments). Minimalist: absence of mental disorder doesn"t fit diagnostic criteria of any illness. Broader considerations: ability to get on in everyday life, ability to connect with other ppl empathy, friends, relationships, ability to enjoy oneself to find joy in life, ability to handle stress, discomfort, change. Sense of capability & flexibility: ability to pursue goals & interests, sense of psychological & emotional wellbeing.