IDIS 199 - MODULE 1 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
Well-being - ANSWERan overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy
Mental Health - ANSWERan important part of the concept of well-being
Psychological, emotional and social aspects of thinking, feeling and behaving
Aristotle - ANSWERgoal of life was eudaimonia (happiness, more specifically
flourishing)
Need for Uni Mental Health Services - ANSWERat-risk age (brain not fully matured),
transition period (away from home, all very new), vulnerable brain (going through
accelerated growth), lacking support (resources limited), decrease in stigma
U-Flourish Study - ANSWERGoal: improve understanding of how shared and unique
student experiences affect mental health, the uni experience and academic
outcomes
goal categories for understanding well-being and mental health -
ANSWERcommunity (support/contribute to positive change for others), social
(expand social network), recreational (maintain physical fitness), career (beyond
uni), academic (maintain good grades), relationships (make meaningful
connections), cultural (overcoming stigma)
Components of Well-Being - ANSWERMental Health, Physical Health,
Supportive/Secure Environment
Main Contributors to Mental Health - ANSWERRealizing your potential, social
connectedness, psychological health, emotional health
Mental Health Spectrum - ANSWERdisorders or illness --> concerns or problems -->
symptoms (anxiety, mood, sleep) --> well
Major Depressive Disorder - ANSWERa mood disorder characterized by a persistent
feeling of sadness and loss of interest in most usual activities, often associated with
disturbances in sleep, hunger and appetite
Generalized Anxiety Disorder - ANSWERan anxiety disorder characterized by
persistent and excessive worrying about everyday events
Mental Health Problem - ANSWERthe presence of symptoms that persist and are
associated with distress or difficulty (not severe enough to be considered a
diagnosable mental illness, condition or disorder)
, Energy Levels & Motivation - ANSWERYour mental health influences how you feel in
your daily life, motivated to begin your day?, have energy to complete daily tasks?
Concentration & Cognition - ANSWERMental health influences the mental processes
of concentration and cognition
Are you able to concentrate on the task at hand?
Cognition - ANSWERMental process involved in thinking, decision-making, learning
and comprehension
Self-Efficacy - ANSWERIs the extent to which someone believes in their
ability/capacity to achieve certain outcomes
Eg. someone with high academic self-efficacy would strongly believe that they have
the ability to be successful at school.
Do you feel you are able to succeed at your goals and generally cope with what you
might be faces with at university
Managing Stressful Situation - ANSWERStressful situations are a common
occurrence throughout an individuals life
The ability to manage stressful situations as they arise is related to your mental
health
How well do you manage stressful situations?
What helps you to cope when feeling stressed?
Belongingness - ANSWERA sense of belongingness fosters a pro-social dimension
of feeling part of a learning community, and collaborating with others on the
university journey
Risk Factors - ANSWERA risk factor is a biological, psychological, or sociological
characteristic or exposure that is associated with a higher likelihood of a negative
outcome
Some are modifiable and some are not
Examples of Risk Factors - ANSWERNot getting enough sleep, using recreational
drugs, not having a reliable support network, having a prior history of a mental
condition, any culture in which your identity or experience is seen as other,
overthinking and avoiding tackling problems
Protective Factors - ANSWERA characteristic or exposure that lowers the likelihood
of negative outcomes or that reduces the impact of a risk factor
Examples of Protective Factors - ANSWERHaving a reliable support network or
friends/family
Developing a good study-life balance
A healthy sleep schedule
Feeling included
Positive thinking, journaling, or talking to a friend
Stressors - ANSWERIs a person, place or situation that causes a state of
psychological strain or tension. Stress is a psychological response to a stressor
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
Well-being - ANSWERan overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy
Mental Health - ANSWERan important part of the concept of well-being
Psychological, emotional and social aspects of thinking, feeling and behaving
Aristotle - ANSWERgoal of life was eudaimonia (happiness, more specifically
flourishing)
Need for Uni Mental Health Services - ANSWERat-risk age (brain not fully matured),
transition period (away from home, all very new), vulnerable brain (going through
accelerated growth), lacking support (resources limited), decrease in stigma
U-Flourish Study - ANSWERGoal: improve understanding of how shared and unique
student experiences affect mental health, the uni experience and academic
outcomes
goal categories for understanding well-being and mental health -
ANSWERcommunity (support/contribute to positive change for others), social
(expand social network), recreational (maintain physical fitness), career (beyond
uni), academic (maintain good grades), relationships (make meaningful
connections), cultural (overcoming stigma)
Components of Well-Being - ANSWERMental Health, Physical Health,
Supportive/Secure Environment
Main Contributors to Mental Health - ANSWERRealizing your potential, social
connectedness, psychological health, emotional health
Mental Health Spectrum - ANSWERdisorders or illness --> concerns or problems -->
symptoms (anxiety, mood, sleep) --> well
Major Depressive Disorder - ANSWERa mood disorder characterized by a persistent
feeling of sadness and loss of interest in most usual activities, often associated with
disturbances in sleep, hunger and appetite
Generalized Anxiety Disorder - ANSWERan anxiety disorder characterized by
persistent and excessive worrying about everyday events
Mental Health Problem - ANSWERthe presence of symptoms that persist and are
associated with distress or difficulty (not severe enough to be considered a
diagnosable mental illness, condition or disorder)
, Energy Levels & Motivation - ANSWERYour mental health influences how you feel in
your daily life, motivated to begin your day?, have energy to complete daily tasks?
Concentration & Cognition - ANSWERMental health influences the mental processes
of concentration and cognition
Are you able to concentrate on the task at hand?
Cognition - ANSWERMental process involved in thinking, decision-making, learning
and comprehension
Self-Efficacy - ANSWERIs the extent to which someone believes in their
ability/capacity to achieve certain outcomes
Eg. someone with high academic self-efficacy would strongly believe that they have
the ability to be successful at school.
Do you feel you are able to succeed at your goals and generally cope with what you
might be faces with at university
Managing Stressful Situation - ANSWERStressful situations are a common
occurrence throughout an individuals life
The ability to manage stressful situations as they arise is related to your mental
health
How well do you manage stressful situations?
What helps you to cope when feeling stressed?
Belongingness - ANSWERA sense of belongingness fosters a pro-social dimension
of feeling part of a learning community, and collaborating with others on the
university journey
Risk Factors - ANSWERA risk factor is a biological, psychological, or sociological
characteristic or exposure that is associated with a higher likelihood of a negative
outcome
Some are modifiable and some are not
Examples of Risk Factors - ANSWERNot getting enough sleep, using recreational
drugs, not having a reliable support network, having a prior history of a mental
condition, any culture in which your identity or experience is seen as other,
overthinking and avoiding tackling problems
Protective Factors - ANSWERA characteristic or exposure that lowers the likelihood
of negative outcomes or that reduces the impact of a risk factor
Examples of Protective Factors - ANSWERHaving a reliable support network or
friends/family
Developing a good study-life balance
A healthy sleep schedule
Feeling included
Positive thinking, journaling, or talking to a friend
Stressors - ANSWERIs a person, place or situation that causes a state of
psychological strain or tension. Stress is a psychological response to a stressor
