Objectives: Psychosocial HealthObjectives: Psychosocial Health Define psychosocial health in terms of its mental, Define psychosocial health in terms of its mental,

emotional, and social components, and identify the emotional, and social components, and identify the basics traits shared by psychosocially healthy people.basics traits shared by psychosocially healthy people.

Consider how each of the internal and external Consider how each of the internal and external factors that influence psychosocial health may affect factors that influence psychosocial health may affect you.you.

Discuss the positive steps you can take to enhance Discuss the positive steps you can take to enhance psychosocial health.psychosocial health.

Discuss the dimension of spirituality and the role that Discuss the dimension of spirituality and the role that it plays in health and wellness. it plays in health and wellness.

Discuss the mind/body connection and show how Discuss the mind/body connection and show how emotions influence health status.emotions influence health status.

Defining Psychosocial HealthDefining Psychosocial Health

The mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions The mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of healthof health

Basic elements of psychosocially healthy people:Basic elements of psychosocially healthy people:– Feel good about themselvesFeel good about themselves– Feel comfortable around other peopleFeel comfortable around other people– Can control tension and anxietyCan control tension and anxiety– Can meet the demands of lifeCan meet the demands of life– Can curb hate and guiltCan curb hate and guilt– Can maintain a positive outlookCan maintain a positive outlook– Enrich the lives of othersEnrich the lives of others– Cherish the things that make them smileCherish the things that make them smile– Value diversityValue diversity– Respect natureRespect nature

Psychosocial HealthPsychosocial Health

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Mental Health: The “Thinking” Mental Health: The “Thinking” YouYou

The “thinking” part of psychosocial The “thinking” part of psychosocial healthhealth

Includes: values, attitudes, and Includes: values, attitudes, and beliefs about your body, family, your beliefs about your body, family, your relationships, and life in generalrelationships, and life in general

Emotional Health: The “Feeling” Emotional Health: The “Feeling” YouYou

The “feeling” side of psychosocial The “feeling” side of psychosocial healthhealth

Emotions – intensified or complex Emotions – intensified or complex patterns of feelingspatterns of feelings

Social Health: Interactions With Social Health: Interactions With OthersOthers

Social Health – includes your interactions Social Health – includes your interactions with otherswith others

Social Bonds – reflect level of closeness Social Bonds – reflect level of closeness and attachment with othersand attachment with others

Social Support – network of people and Social Support – network of people and services (both tangible and intangible)services (both tangible and intangible)

Spiritual Health: An Inner Quest Spiritual Health: An Inner Quest For Well-BeingFor Well-Being

Spirituality – refers to a belief in some unifying force Spirituality – refers to a belief in some unifying force that gives meaning to lifethat gives meaning to life

Spirituality addresses four main themes:Spirituality addresses four main themes:– Interconnectedness- connect to self, others, and Interconnectedness- connect to self, others, and

larger purposelarger purpose– Practice of mindfulness- being fully present in the Practice of mindfulness- being fully present in the

momentmoment– Everyday life- develop to our fullest potential; Faith, Everyday life- develop to our fullest potential; Faith,

hope, lovehope, love– Community- live in harmonyCommunity- live in harmony

Four Major Themes Of Four Major Themes Of SpiritualitySpirituality

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MindfulnessMindfulness Being fully present in the momentBeing fully present in the moment Simply paying attention to what is happeningSimply paying attention to what is happening Objective awarenessObjective awareness Foundation of mindfulness:Foundation of mindfulness:

– Non-judgingNon-judging– PatiencePatience– Beginner’s mindBeginner’s mind– TrustTrust– Non-strivingNon-striving– AcceptanceAcceptance– Letting goLetting go

Practicing MindfulnessPracticing Mindfulness

Diaphragmatic breathingDiaphragmatic breathing Mindful walkingMindful walking Mindful writingMindful writing Mindful eatingMindful eating Mindful meditationMindful meditation Mindfulness in everyday tasksMindfulness in everyday tasks

Journal Entry #9Journal Entry #9

Describe your experiences with Describe your experiences with mindfulness. mindfulness.

How could practicing How could practicing mindfulness improve your mindfulness improve your

health?health?

Factors That Influence Factors That Influence Psychosocial HealthPsychosocial Health

External FactorsExternal Factors– The familyThe family– The broader environmentThe broader environment– Social bondsSocial bonds

Internal FactorsInternal Factors– Self-efficacy and Self-esteemSelf-efficacy and Self-esteem– Learned helplessness versus Learned optimismLearned helplessness versus Learned optimism– PersonalityPersonality– Life span and MaturityLife span and Maturity

Enhancing Psychosocial HealthEnhancing Psychosocial Health

Build self-esteem and self-efficacyBuild self-esteem and self-efficacy Find a support groupFind a support group Complete required tasksComplete required tasks Form realistic expectationsForm realistic expectations Make time for youMake time for you Maintain physical healthMaintain physical health Seek help when necessarySeek help when necessary

The Mind-Body ConnectionThe Mind-Body Connection

HappinessHappiness Subjective Well-BeingSubjective Well-Being

1.1. Satisfaction with present lifeSatisfaction with present life

2.2. Relative presence of positive emotionsRelative presence of positive emotions

3.3. Relative absence of negative emotionsRelative absence of negative emotions

Satisfaction with Life ScaleSatisfaction with Life Scale

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