HLTHAGE 2G03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Light Therapy, Gross National Happiness, Psychopathology
12 Apr 2017
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Mental health lecture #1 monday jan 9 2017. Line between physical and mental not as clear as dualists would assume, e. g. cause, experience, symptom expression. Heart rate, respiration, nervous system may all reflect mental health. Despite the links between body and mind, physical state cannot necessarily give an indication od mental health. Whether tense shoulders or shortness of breath, myriad explanations. Thus, mental health is almost entirely self reported-great importance of self-perception. When we say mental health , we"re referring to feelings, thoughts, cognitions and self concept, not about the cause or treatment but how a person experiences it. Minimalist: absence of mental disorder broader considerations: The ability to get in in every day life. The ability to connect with other people. The ability to handle stress, discomfort and change. The ability to pursue goals and interests. Thus, mental health is not entirely personal- linked to others. We must consider mental health in a social context.
