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What is the point?
The mental and physical health pillar in psychology focuses on understanding the interplay between psychological well-being and physical health. It examines how mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or stress, affect the body, and how physical health issues, like chronic illness, can impact mental well-being. Studying this pillar helps identify effective treatments, coping strategies, and interventions that promote overall health. It is crucial for improving quality of life, preventing illness, and providing comprehensive care that addresses both the mind and body in maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Compelling Question
How has the changing understanding of mental health impacted our daily functioning?
Supporting Questions
Disorders
What is abnormal behavior?
How does stigma relate to abnormal behavior?
What impact do psychological disorders have on individuals, families, and societies?
How are psychological disorders classified?
What are the symptoms of psychological disorders?
Health
How does stress create a psychophysiological response?
How do physiological, cognitive, and behavioral strategies help manage stress?
Therapies
What are the different types of biomedical and psychological treatments?
Why do psychologists use a variety of psychological treatments?
What are the differences among licensed mental health providers?
What resources are available to support individuals with psychological disorders and their families?
APA National Standards
Disorders
Content Standard 1 - Perspectives of Abnormal Behavior
Content Standard 2 - Categories of Psychological Disorders
Health
Content Standard 1 - Stress and Coping
Content Standard 2 - Psychological Science Promotes Mental and Physical Health and Wellness
Therapies
Content Standard 1 - Types of Therapy
Content Standard 2 - Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in the Treatment of Psychological Disorders
How has the changing understanding of mental health impacted our daily functioning?
Supporting Questions
Disorders
What is abnormal behavior?
How does stigma relate to abnormal behavior?
What impact do psychological disorders have on individuals, families, and societies?
How are psychological disorders classified?
What are the symptoms of psychological disorders?
Health
How does stress create a psychophysiological response?
How do physiological, cognitive, and behavioral strategies help manage stress?
Therapies
What are the different types of biomedical and psychological treatments?
Why do psychologists use a variety of psychological treatments?
What are the differences among licensed mental health providers?
What resources are available to support individuals with psychological disorders and their families?
APA National Standards
Disorders
Content Standard 1 - Perspectives of Abnormal Behavior
Content Standard 2 - Categories of Psychological Disorders
Health
Content Standard 1 - Stress and Coping
Content Standard 2 - Psychological Science Promotes Mental and Physical Health and Wellness
Therapies
Content Standard 1 - Types of Therapy
Content Standard 2 - Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in the Treatment of Psychological Disorders