Hauora
What is the English translation of the word hauora?
Well being
"A state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community" is the definition for what?
Mental Health
Name one protective factor someone may have when going through a difficult change in their life.
Mindset, family, support systems, mentors, role models, access to services etc.
Which dimension would hanging out with friends typically have the most impact on?
Social/taha whānau
Give one strategy which could positively enhance someone's mental health.
Connecting with others, journalling, meditation, mindfulness, physical activity, going outside, sleep, eating well, doing things you enjoy, self-care, learning new skills etc.
Name one risk factor of someone being a high academic achiever.
High expectations of themselves, pressure from parents/others, fear of failure, societal expectations, burnout etc.
Give one example of an action that falls under taha wairua.
Journaling, mindfulness, meditation, goal setting, prayer, faith based practices, spiritual discipline, fasting etc.
What is one influence which could positively or negatively impact someone's mental health?
Genetics, physical health, experiences, stress, trauma, academic pressure, work, relationships, belonging, support networks, environment, failure/success, uncertainty, diet, age etc.
Give one positive impact and one negative impact moving schools could have on a teenager.
Positives - new friends, better schooling system, more opportunities, more suited environment, better cultural fit, closer to home etc.
Negatives - leaving friends, the need to make new friends, the need to start over, further from home, environment does not suit the individual, unfamiliar routines etc.
What is the Māori term for the mental/emotional dimension?
Taha hinengaro
"A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person" is the definition of what?
Stigma
Give one immediate, one short term and one long term feeling someone may incur after a break up.
Immediate - anger, confusion, shock, hatred, disbelief, numbness etc.
Short - anxiety, sadness, frustration, self-pity, grief, fear, uncertainty, mistrust etc.
Long term - acceptance, resilience, relief, gratitude etc.
Give the English and Māori names of all four dimensions.
Mental/emotional - taha hinengaro
Physical - taha tinana
Social - taha whānau
Spiritual - taha wairua
Give one personal, one interpersonal and one societal influence on mental health.
Personal - genetics, experiences, choices, interests etc.
Interpersonal - relationships, friends, family, support systems, communication etc.
Societal - social media, school, societal norms etc.
Explain how each dimension of hauora could be negatively impacted if an individual was to break a limb.
Mental/Emotional - upset because of inability to use limb or participate in activities, disappointment over missing out on opportunities etc.
Physical - inability to use that particular limb, inability participate in activities, physical pain etc.
Spiritual - cannot achieve physical goals, values/morals/beliefs may change etc.
Social - isolation from peers, loss of sense of belonging etc.