reducing number of competing demands on time and energy
using active coping techniques
Planning
using retraint
Emotion focused coping examples (5)
Positive outlook
controlling feelings
seeking social support
Acceptance/denial
escape/wishful thinking
Define Syndrome
A cluster of problems that often occur togeter
Depression is categorised by what characteritics?
Emotional
Cognitive
Motivational
Somatic
Steps of CBT
Educate the individual about causes of their anxiety
Identify anxiety-inducing thoughts, recognise negative thoughts, challenge and reduce these thoughts and replace them with more constructive thinking
Gradual exposure to situations which previously induced anxiety
Individual taught how to control physical aspects of Anxiety eg breating techniques
Principles of BT
Uses psychological learning principles (OC and CC) to help individuals develop more adaptive behaviour patterns and discontinue maladaptive ones
Principles of CBT
Aims to give individuals insight into irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions that cause distress. Show them how to replace these with rational beliefs and accurate perceptions
Irrational fears are?
Phobias
Define Risk factors
combination of life events and circumstances results in an increased likelihood of a person experiencing mental illness
Define protective factors
combination of life events and circumstances result in a decreased likelihood of a person experiencing a mental illness
Define coping strategies
Personal strategies that relieve stress and lead to good outcomes
Examples of coping strategies (8)
Relaxation
Exercise
social involvement
nutrition
Stress management therapies
hobbies
rest/sleep
Journalling
what is resilience?
Process of adapting well in face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.