Risk facotrs
What is the definition of a risk factor
Something that my hinder/effect someone's ability to bounce back
What is the definition of a protective factor
Things that contribute/helps someone to bounce back. They are characteristics that safeguard a person from problems or disease occurring
What is a strategy?
These are practices that people can put in place to ensure they deal with change in a positive way
Strategies help to bring about health enhancing changes related to mental health and resilience.
What is the defintion of adveristy?
Adversity is a state of serious, ongoing misfortune, hardship, or affliction, often manifesting as severe, unfavorable circumstances or difficult, unexpected events.
Name the four dimensions of wellbeing
Physical, social, mental and emotional and spiritual
Give 3 examples of a personal risk factor
Is going to the gym a "strategy" or a "protective factor"? Or can it be both?
It can be both
Is someone that books in to see a counselor a personal, interpersonal or societal strategy
Personal, because they choose to go/booked themselves. Seeking help for themselves.
Bethany's church group is a what? Personal, IP or societal - Risk, protective or strategy?
How could going for a walk when stressed positively impact your wellbeing - which 2 dimensions would it target most?
Mental and emotional as your mood might feel better in fresh air with time to think, you physical as you are active.
Name 3 interpersonal risk facotrs
Friends who don't make good choices, non-supportive parents, violence in the home, bullying from firends/peers
Why is having hobbies/co-curricular groups a protective facotr
Because they keep you busy in the right way. They give you purpose. You can make new friends, you are doing something that gives you enjoyment in life.
Name a strategy from Soul surfer that would be a personal strategy.
Bethany tired to stay optimistic, wanting to get back in the water, preserved to catch that first wave after her incident
What was an interpersonal protective factor for Bethany in Soul surfer
Her brothers, her mum and dad (and their close relationship), her close friend.
What are two examples of how Bethany's spiritual wellbeing was impacted
Name 4 societal risk factors
Poverty, no access to health care, no access to healthy food or water, high levels of crime.
Access to healthcare, community events or facilities, groups/councils to join, sports opportunities, safe neighborhoods
Name a societal strategy from soul surfer that connects to a protective factor
Close community - all dropped round flowers and food for the family, wrote the welcome home message on the surf boards. Her fans - supported her with all the fan mail.
How can a school or workplace act as a protective factor even if an individual's home life is high-risk?
Supportive teachers, deans, councilors available, a safe space for a student to be.
What could happen to an individual’s wellbeing when multiple risk factors (e.g., financial stress + illness) occur simultaneously?
They could end up not being able to bounce back as effectively. Lack of sleep from the stress and illness could end up causing them to feel a lack of energy and motivation, could impact on their mood and make them hide away from social situations.
Personal
Choosing to not use illicit drugs relates to what determinate of health
Lifestyle
What interpersonal strategies would be effective for someone who has just moved house?
Friends checking in on them to see how they are settling in. Friends helping physically with the move. Neighbors coming round to introduce themselves.
Name three Determinants of health
Social, political, lifestyle, economic, environmental, cultural, personal
What are the 4 concepts of Hauora in Te reo?
Taha tinana (physical), Taha hinengaro (mental/emotional), Taha whānau (social/family), and Taha wairua (spiritual).