IDIS 199 MIDTERM (MODULE 1-
3)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
Well-being - ANSWEROverall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy. Well-
being is made up of many components one of which is mental health
Mental Health - ANSWERIncludes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of
thinking, feeling, and behaving
Mental health is a prerequisite to realizing potential, being able to cope with normal
life stress, and being productive at work or school
mental health is an important part of the broader concept of well-being
Aristotle (384-322 BCE) - ANSWERbelieved the goal of life was eudaimonia, which
can be translated as happiness (flourishing)
Being happy amounts to "living well and doing well". to be productive and strive to
accomplish something of individual importance that is in keeping with one's ethical
and societal views
Historical Origins - ANSWERdifferent cultures have described and understood
individual and collective health and well-being in diverse ways
buddhism balance and harmony with self and environment are important
African religions and cultural traditions relationships with land and community
members are important paths too wellness. Ubuntu is an African philosophy which
shows that a person cannot flourish in isolation
Components of Well-being - ANSWER3 components
1. Mental Health
2. Physical Health
3. Supportive/Secure Environment
Components of Well-being: Mental Health - ANSWERMental health embodies
positive psychological, emotional, and social functioning.
As Westerhof and Keyes describe, positive mental health includes: feeling happy
and satisfied with life (emotional), positive functioning and self realization
(psychological), and positive social value (social)
,Mental health is related to your physical health and contributes to your ability to
strive and reach your potential, cope with normal life stresses, establish good
relationships, and be productive
Components of Well-being: Physical Health - ANSWERPhysical health or wellness is
more than just being free of disease or illness. It refers to taking proper care of your
body for optimum health and functioning, as well as disease prevention
Physical health is also closely related to mental health in a reciprocal way
optimal physical health requires good sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mental health
Components of Well-being: Supportive/Secure Environment - ANSWERyour current
environment and past experiences affect your mental and physical health.
A supportive and secure environment is one in which a person feels socially,
emotionally, and physically safe and valued.
Contributors to Mental Health - ANSWERSeveral aspects make up your mental
health including 4 factors that contribute to mental health
1. realizing potential
Are you achieving all that you can and want? do you feel like you are using your
abilities in a way that is meaningful?
Mental health is affected by the degree to which you feel you are reaching your
potential and making meaningful contributions to the world around you
2. emotional health
emotional health contributes to your overall mental health. Emotional well-being is
made up of your feelings and emotions.
It also relates to your ability to regulate your feelings across different experiences,
contexts, and challenges
3. social connectedness
a social network or social connectedness involves creating and maintaining good
relationships with others and behaving socially responsible.
Also relies upon the development of positive social skills such as empathy
4. psychological health
involves how you think about things and how you regulate your feelings. This
includes the ability to self-reflect, problem-solve, manage emotions, be resilient,
think, and be attentive
Mental Health Spectrum - ANSWERA triangle is often used to indicate the proportion
of individuals in the population likely to meet these thresholds. As you go up in
intensity, there are likely less people to meet the threshold
Levels of increasing distress and/or impairment:
well, symptoms, concerns or problems, and disorders, conditions or illness
,Spectrum: Well - ANSWERBeing mentally well is reflected in feeling content,
capable, and happy. Stress and disappointment are normal parts of life, but when
feeling mental well, these are mostly manageable and any associated discomfort is
short-lived and appropriate to the stressor or context
a healthy lifestyle, good psychological coping, and supportive relationships help to
maintain mental health and resilience
Spectrum: Symptoms - ANSWERMental health symptoms refer to experiences that
can be associated with some distress, but may be situational and not necessarily
indicative of a problem or disorder.
The most common symptoms university students experience include:
anxiety: worry, difficulty relaxing, and heart racing
depressive: feeling sad, less hopeful, criticizing yourself
sleep problems: trouble falling asleep, shifted sleep
Symptoms might be transient and subside when a stressor or disappointment
resolves. They can also be helped often by lifestyle changes, self-help, and short-
term problem focused counselling. However, if symptoms persist and are associated
with distress then they might reflect a mental health concern or problem
Spectrum: Concerns or Problems - ANSWERA mental health problem is defined as
the presence of symptoms that persist and are associated with distress or difficulty,
but are not enough to be considered a diagnosable mental illness, condition, or
disorder.
Often times, a mental health concern or problem relates to a persistent or new life
event or stress. These problems may be uncomfortable and prolonged, but they are
not necessarily reflective of a diagnosable mental disorder. Often times, support and
problem-focused counselling can be helpful.
Spectrum: Disorders, Conditions, or Illness - ANSWERMental disorders refer to
clinically diagnosed conditions or illnesses that require evidence-based treatments
provided by health care professionals.
Disorders are comprised of clinically significant symptoms characterized by a
disturbance in thought, feeling, and perception that negatively affects day to day
functioning and causes significant distress and impairment.
Mental Health Continuum - ANSWERThe mental health continuum has also been
characterized as a graduated colour spectrum including the colours green, yellow,
orange, and red
UFlourish Study - ANSWERqueen's developed the U-Flourish Student Well-being
and Academic Success Research to develop effective resources and supports.
UFlourish Study: Contributors to Mental Health and Academic Outcomes in First
Year - ANSWERMany different factors continue to mental health. The interplay
contributes to how you feel, think, and behave.
, Mental Health and Well-being - ANSWERconceptualized on two parallel continuums
you can have a diagnosed mental illness in good quality remission, and therefore,
experience positive or a high level of well-being. Alternatively, you might not have a
diagnosable mental illness but you could be experiencing significant distress
Mental Health Concerns or Problems - ANSWERThe presence of symptoms that
may cause distress or some difficulty, usually related to identifiable stressors or
circumstances, but are not necessarily part of a diagnosable illness
Mental Health Symptoms - ANSWERCommon, and may reflect expected, and
normal transient responses to everyday stress but if persistent and distressing may
reflect the emergence of a problem or illness
Mental Disorders - ANSWERIllnesses reflected by clinically significant symptoms
associated with distress and impairment and typically require evidence based
treatments provided by health care professionals
Importance of Student Mental Health - ANSWERThe university experience is
influenced by student well-being and mental health. Evidence suggests that
university students increasingly seek mental health support for a variety of reasons
and not uncommonly experience barriers to accessing support.
Current State of Student Mental Health - ANSWERMental health is important to
academic success and overall well-being.
Although encountering mental health challenges at university is common, evidence
suggests that the rates of mental health concerns are rising among university
students
Canada
over a quarter of Canadian post-secondary students reported having been
diagnosed or treated by a professional for one or more mental health conditions
within a 12-moth period of starting university. The most common conditions reported
were depression (46%) and anxiety (65%)
UK
19% of 16 to 24 year olds in England have a mental health condition which has
increased from 15% in 2003. There was a significant increase in the number of
students who dropped out of university due to a mental health problem, and increase
in the number of suicides, and a 5-fold increase in the number of students reporting
a mental health problem
Worldwide
The WHO found that roughly one third of first year college students screened
positive for a mental disorder, specifically those related to anxiety, mood, and SUD.
3)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
Well-being - ANSWEROverall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy. Well-
being is made up of many components one of which is mental health
Mental Health - ANSWERIncludes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of
thinking, feeling, and behaving
Mental health is a prerequisite to realizing potential, being able to cope with normal
life stress, and being productive at work or school
mental health is an important part of the broader concept of well-being
Aristotle (384-322 BCE) - ANSWERbelieved the goal of life was eudaimonia, which
can be translated as happiness (flourishing)
Being happy amounts to "living well and doing well". to be productive and strive to
accomplish something of individual importance that is in keeping with one's ethical
and societal views
Historical Origins - ANSWERdifferent cultures have described and understood
individual and collective health and well-being in diverse ways
buddhism balance and harmony with self and environment are important
African religions and cultural traditions relationships with land and community
members are important paths too wellness. Ubuntu is an African philosophy which
shows that a person cannot flourish in isolation
Components of Well-being - ANSWER3 components
1. Mental Health
2. Physical Health
3. Supportive/Secure Environment
Components of Well-being: Mental Health - ANSWERMental health embodies
positive psychological, emotional, and social functioning.
As Westerhof and Keyes describe, positive mental health includes: feeling happy
and satisfied with life (emotional), positive functioning and self realization
(psychological), and positive social value (social)
,Mental health is related to your physical health and contributes to your ability to
strive and reach your potential, cope with normal life stresses, establish good
relationships, and be productive
Components of Well-being: Physical Health - ANSWERPhysical health or wellness is
more than just being free of disease or illness. It refers to taking proper care of your
body for optimum health and functioning, as well as disease prevention
Physical health is also closely related to mental health in a reciprocal way
optimal physical health requires good sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mental health
Components of Well-being: Supportive/Secure Environment - ANSWERyour current
environment and past experiences affect your mental and physical health.
A supportive and secure environment is one in which a person feels socially,
emotionally, and physically safe and valued.
Contributors to Mental Health - ANSWERSeveral aspects make up your mental
health including 4 factors that contribute to mental health
1. realizing potential
Are you achieving all that you can and want? do you feel like you are using your
abilities in a way that is meaningful?
Mental health is affected by the degree to which you feel you are reaching your
potential and making meaningful contributions to the world around you
2. emotional health
emotional health contributes to your overall mental health. Emotional well-being is
made up of your feelings and emotions.
It also relates to your ability to regulate your feelings across different experiences,
contexts, and challenges
3. social connectedness
a social network or social connectedness involves creating and maintaining good
relationships with others and behaving socially responsible.
Also relies upon the development of positive social skills such as empathy
4. psychological health
involves how you think about things and how you regulate your feelings. This
includes the ability to self-reflect, problem-solve, manage emotions, be resilient,
think, and be attentive
Mental Health Spectrum - ANSWERA triangle is often used to indicate the proportion
of individuals in the population likely to meet these thresholds. As you go up in
intensity, there are likely less people to meet the threshold
Levels of increasing distress and/or impairment:
well, symptoms, concerns or problems, and disorders, conditions or illness
,Spectrum: Well - ANSWERBeing mentally well is reflected in feeling content,
capable, and happy. Stress and disappointment are normal parts of life, but when
feeling mental well, these are mostly manageable and any associated discomfort is
short-lived and appropriate to the stressor or context
a healthy lifestyle, good psychological coping, and supportive relationships help to
maintain mental health and resilience
Spectrum: Symptoms - ANSWERMental health symptoms refer to experiences that
can be associated with some distress, but may be situational and not necessarily
indicative of a problem or disorder.
The most common symptoms university students experience include:
anxiety: worry, difficulty relaxing, and heart racing
depressive: feeling sad, less hopeful, criticizing yourself
sleep problems: trouble falling asleep, shifted sleep
Symptoms might be transient and subside when a stressor or disappointment
resolves. They can also be helped often by lifestyle changes, self-help, and short-
term problem focused counselling. However, if symptoms persist and are associated
with distress then they might reflect a mental health concern or problem
Spectrum: Concerns or Problems - ANSWERA mental health problem is defined as
the presence of symptoms that persist and are associated with distress or difficulty,
but are not enough to be considered a diagnosable mental illness, condition, or
disorder.
Often times, a mental health concern or problem relates to a persistent or new life
event or stress. These problems may be uncomfortable and prolonged, but they are
not necessarily reflective of a diagnosable mental disorder. Often times, support and
problem-focused counselling can be helpful.
Spectrum: Disorders, Conditions, or Illness - ANSWERMental disorders refer to
clinically diagnosed conditions or illnesses that require evidence-based treatments
provided by health care professionals.
Disorders are comprised of clinically significant symptoms characterized by a
disturbance in thought, feeling, and perception that negatively affects day to day
functioning and causes significant distress and impairment.
Mental Health Continuum - ANSWERThe mental health continuum has also been
characterized as a graduated colour spectrum including the colours green, yellow,
orange, and red
UFlourish Study - ANSWERqueen's developed the U-Flourish Student Well-being
and Academic Success Research to develop effective resources and supports.
UFlourish Study: Contributors to Mental Health and Academic Outcomes in First
Year - ANSWERMany different factors continue to mental health. The interplay
contributes to how you feel, think, and behave.
, Mental Health and Well-being - ANSWERconceptualized on two parallel continuums
you can have a diagnosed mental illness in good quality remission, and therefore,
experience positive or a high level of well-being. Alternatively, you might not have a
diagnosable mental illness but you could be experiencing significant distress
Mental Health Concerns or Problems - ANSWERThe presence of symptoms that
may cause distress or some difficulty, usually related to identifiable stressors or
circumstances, but are not necessarily part of a diagnosable illness
Mental Health Symptoms - ANSWERCommon, and may reflect expected, and
normal transient responses to everyday stress but if persistent and distressing may
reflect the emergence of a problem or illness
Mental Disorders - ANSWERIllnesses reflected by clinically significant symptoms
associated with distress and impairment and typically require evidence based
treatments provided by health care professionals
Importance of Student Mental Health - ANSWERThe university experience is
influenced by student well-being and mental health. Evidence suggests that
university students increasingly seek mental health support for a variety of reasons
and not uncommonly experience barriers to accessing support.
Current State of Student Mental Health - ANSWERMental health is important to
academic success and overall well-being.
Although encountering mental health challenges at university is common, evidence
suggests that the rates of mental health concerns are rising among university
students
Canada
over a quarter of Canadian post-secondary students reported having been
diagnosed or treated by a professional for one or more mental health conditions
within a 12-moth period of starting university. The most common conditions reported
were depression (46%) and anxiety (65%)
UK
19% of 16 to 24 year olds in England have a mental health condition which has
increased from 15% in 2003. There was a significant increase in the number of
students who dropped out of university due to a mental health problem, and increase
in the number of suicides, and a 5-fold increase in the number of students reporting
a mental health problem
Worldwide
The WHO found that roughly one third of first year college students screened
positive for a mental disorder, specifically those related to anxiety, mood, and SUD.
