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something that increases the likelihood of developing disease or injury
Risk factor
uneasy emotional state that may be brought on by an actual or perceived threat to the safety and wellbeing of the individual
costs associated with preventing the disease or condition and providing health and wellbeing services to people suffering from it. Direct costs include all those associated with developing and implementing health promotion strategies as well as the diagnosis, management and treatment of the condition.
Direct costs
costs not directly related to the diagnosis or treatment of the disease, but that occur as a result of the person having the disease
Indirect costs
something that enhances the likelihood of a positive health and wellbeing outcome and lessens the likelihood of negative health and wellbeing outcomes from exposure to risk
Protective factor
promoting the interests or cause of an individual or a group of people
Advocacy
extreme feelings of hopelessness, sadness, isolation, worry, withdrawal and worthlessness that last for a prolonged period and interfere with normal activities
Depression
costs on which it is difficult to place a monetary value. They often involve emotions or feelings for both the individual and community.
Intangible costs
conditions refer to both mental health problems and mental disorders
Mental health
a negative impact on a person’s thoughts, feelings and social abilities that is often temporary and disappears with time. Examples of mental health problems include anger, changed eating patterns, loneliness, self-esteem issues, sleep problems and increased stress levels.
Mental health problems
relates to unpleasant feelings and emotions that affect an individual’s level of functioning
Psychological distress
behaviours or actions that can be anticipated
Community expectations
judgements about what is important to or good for a community
Community values
care plan to help decide what services are needed, to set goals and decide on the best treatment options
Mental health plan
an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of mental health conditions that affect how we feel, think and behave with greater severity and for prolonged periods, such as anxiety or depression
Mental disorders
behaviour change where health-compromising behaviours are replaced by health-enhancing behaviours
Health action
differences in health status or in the distribution of health risk and protective factors
Health inequalities
the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate decisions about their health and wellbeing
Health literacy
the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health
Health promotion
unequal distributions of resources, wealth and opportunities within a group or society based on characteristics such as religion, ethnicity, gender, age and class
Social inequality