IDIS 199 - MODULE 6 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Well-being is considered an overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy.
Well-being is
made up of many components, one of which is mental health. - ANSWERWell-being
A factor that represents a more immediate exposure or underlying vulnerability -
ANSWERProximal
Distal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
• Family history of mental disorders - ANSWERDistal Risk Factors
Mental health includes 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. For the purposes of this course, mental health is
considered as an
important part of the broader concept of well-being. - ANSWERMental Health
Says that mental health can be thought of in three domains:
Biological (genetic determinants, brain development)
Psychological (thoughts, behaviours, coping, self-awareness)
Social (connectedness, context) - ANSWERBiopsychosocial Model
A biological, psychological, or sociological characteristic or exposure which is
associated
with a higher likelihood of a negative outcome. - ANSWERRisk Factors
A characteristic or exposure that lowers the likelihood of negative outcomes or that
reduces the impact of a risk factor. - ANSWERProtective Factor
An early exposure or factor and change proximal to: a more immediate or recent
exposure or
factor. - ANSWERDistal
Distal Protective Factors
, • Secure attachments
• Nurturing and compassionate relationships growing up
• Safe and secure home environment - ANSWERDistal Protective Factors
Proximal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
• Family history of mental disorders
• Non-regular exercise
• Poor emotional and behavioural self-regulation
• Symptoms of anxiety, worry, or depression
• Chronic stress or stress that feels out of control - ANSWERProximal Risk Factors
Proximal protective factors
• Healthy coping strategies (i.e., active problem solving)
• Social support and a sense of belonging
• Security and stability
• Good sleep hygiene
• No substance misuse
• Healthy study-life balance - ANSWERProximal Protective Factors
Students have shared that some key characteristics might include:
• Proactive and preventative
• Health promotion-focused
• Engaging
• Student-friendly and accessible (e.g., short wait-times, mode of delivery is user-
friendly)
• Compassionate
• Helpful from first contact
• Tailored to meet the individual student need - ANSWERCharacteristics of good
health services
• A safe and inclusive learning community; an ethos of compassion and
connectedness; regard
for a healthy and sustainable environment
• Stepped care model offering evidence based care at different levels of intensity
based on need
• Single accessible point of entry to all services
• First contact that is therapeutic and supportive rather than administrative
• Universities need to partner with students to co-create and develop student
wellness services - ANSWERHow can Queen's Promote student well-being
Stress:
Stress refers to a state of emotional strain or unease, and is a normal response to
the demanding
situations or pressures experienced in day-to-day life.
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Well-being is considered an overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy.
Well-being is
made up of many components, one of which is mental health. - ANSWERWell-being
A factor that represents a more immediate exposure or underlying vulnerability -
ANSWERProximal
Distal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
• Family history of mental disorders - ANSWERDistal Risk Factors
Mental health includes 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. For the purposes of this course, mental health is
considered as an
important part of the broader concept of well-being. - ANSWERMental Health
Says that mental health can be thought of in three domains:
Biological (genetic determinants, brain development)
Psychological (thoughts, behaviours, coping, self-awareness)
Social (connectedness, context) - ANSWERBiopsychosocial Model
A biological, psychological, or sociological characteristic or exposure which is
associated
with a higher likelihood of a negative outcome. - ANSWERRisk Factors
A characteristic or exposure that lowers the likelihood of negative outcomes or that
reduces the impact of a risk factor. - ANSWERProtective Factor
An early exposure or factor and change proximal to: a more immediate or recent
exposure or
factor. - ANSWERDistal
Distal Protective Factors
, • Secure attachments
• Nurturing and compassionate relationships growing up
• Safe and secure home environment - ANSWERDistal Protective Factors
Proximal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
• Family history of mental disorders
• Non-regular exercise
• Poor emotional and behavioural self-regulation
• Symptoms of anxiety, worry, or depression
• Chronic stress or stress that feels out of control - ANSWERProximal Risk Factors
Proximal protective factors
• Healthy coping strategies (i.e., active problem solving)
• Social support and a sense of belonging
• Security and stability
• Good sleep hygiene
• No substance misuse
• Healthy study-life balance - ANSWERProximal Protective Factors
Students have shared that some key characteristics might include:
• Proactive and preventative
• Health promotion-focused
• Engaging
• Student-friendly and accessible (e.g., short wait-times, mode of delivery is user-
friendly)
• Compassionate
• Helpful from first contact
• Tailored to meet the individual student need - ANSWERCharacteristics of good
health services
• A safe and inclusive learning community; an ethos of compassion and
connectedness; regard
for a healthy and sustainable environment
• Stepped care model offering evidence based care at different levels of intensity
based on need
• Single accessible point of entry to all services
• First contact that is therapeutic and supportive rather than administrative
• Universities need to partner with students to co-create and develop student
wellness services - ANSWERHow can Queen's Promote student well-being
Stress:
Stress refers to a state of emotional strain or unease, and is a normal response to
the demanding
situations or pressures experienced in day-to-day life.
