VCE PSY U3/4 U4AOS2: Protective factors for mental wellbeing

Protective factors can reduce the risk of developing a mental health disorder.

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According to the biopsychosocial model, biological protective factors are more effective than social protective factors.

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Mental wellbeing can be protected by which of the following?

• Adequate nutrition.

• Adequate hydration.

• Support from family, friends, and community.

If someone practices mindfulness meditation every day, they will never experience low levels of mental wellbeing.

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One social protective factor which may maintain mental wellbeing is

• the use of cognitive and behavioural strategies.

• accessing support from family and friends.

• the consumption of healthy food.

• avoiding going out to get adequate sleep.

Lydia has been struggling with her mental wellbeing as she has taken up a new and stressful job, and is also trying to balance this with being a mother. Lydia has been talking to her doctor about how to manage her mental wellbeing to ensure it doesn’t get too low. To try and improve Lydia’s mental wellbeing, her doctor decided to take a biopsychosocial approach.

Which of the following best outlines a biological, psychological, and social factor that could promote Lydia’s mental wellbeing?

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• B

• C

• D