BPK 140 Chapter 9: Mental Health
22 Dec 2018
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Connection between the mind and body-- poor blood flow to parts of the braing affects the way we think and feel. Pain caused by physical injury interferes with concentration and relaxation, nutritional deficiencies or substance abuse can impair functioning of mind. Autonomic nervous system (ans), thoughts and feelings are reflected physically (muscles tense and relax, blood flow, temperature of body, etc. ) Abraham maslow: mental wellness by studying a group of successful ppl "self- actualized people"-- people who had fully realized their mental and emotional potential of life. Largely accepted themselves and others for who they were. Autonomous; acted on the basis of their own values and feeling, rather than peer pressure or someone else"s ideal. Responded to life in a genuine and spontaneous. Capable of intimacy, willing to be vulnerable and expose their thought and feelings. The path of self-actualization starts in childhood; a stable environment and consistent parenting, safe, protected, loved, and respected.
