1. Objectives: Psychosocial Health
Define psychosocial health in terms of its mental, emotional, and social components, and identify the basics traits shared by psychosocially healthy people.
Consider how each of the internal and external factors that influence psychosocial health may affect you.
Discuss the positive steps you can take to enhance psychosocial health.
Discuss the dimension of spirituality and the role that it plays in health and wellness.
Discuss the mind/body connection and show how emotions influence health status.

2. Defining Psychosocial Health
The mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health
Basic elements of psychosocially healthy people:
Feel good about themselves
Feel comfortable around other people
Can control tension and anxiety
Can meet the demands of life
Can curb hate and guilt
Can maintain a positive outlook
Enrich the lives of others
Cherish the things that make them smile
Value diversity
Respect nature

3. Psychosocial Health
Figure 2.1

4. Mental Health: The “Thinking” You
The “thinking” part of psychosocial health
Includes: values, attitudes, and beliefs about your body, family, your relationships, and life in general

5. Emotional Health: The “Feeling” You
The “feeling” side of psychosocial health
Emotions – intensified or complex patterns of feelings

6. Social Health: Interactions With Others
Social Health – includes your interactions with others
Social Bonds – reflect level of closeness and attachment with others
Social Support – network of people and services (both tangible and intangible)

7. Spiritual Health: An Inner Quest For Well-Being
Spirituality – refers to a belief in some unifying force that gives meaning to life
Spirituality addresses four main themes:
Interconnectedness- connect to self, others, and larger purpose
Practice of mindfulness- being fully present in the moment
Everyday life- develop to our fullest potential; Faith, hope, love
Community- live in harmony

8. Four Major Themes Of Spirituality
Figure 2.3

9. Mindfulness Being fully present in the moment
Simply paying attention to what is happening
Objective awareness
Foundation of mindfulness:
Non-judging
Patience
Beginner’s mind
Trust
Non-striving
Acceptance
Letting go

10. Practicing Mindfulness
Diaphragmatic breathing
Mindful walking
Mindful writing
Mindful eating
Mindful meditation
Mindfulness in everyday tasks

11. Describe your experiences with mindfulness.
Journal Entry #9
Describe your experiences with mindfulness.
How could practicing mindfulness improve your health?

12. Factors That Influence Psychosocial Health
External Factors
The family
The broader environment
Social bonds
Internal Factors
Self-efficacy and Self-esteem
Learned helplessness versus Learned optimism
Personality
Life span and Maturity

13. Enhancing Psychosocial Health
Build self-esteem and self-efficacy
Find a support group
Complete required tasks
Form realistic expectations
Make time for you
Maintain physical health
Seek help when necessary

14. The Mind-Body Connection
Happiness
Subjective Well-Being
Satisfaction with present life
Relative presence of positive emotions
Relative absence of negative emotions

15. Satisfaction with Life Scale
Figure 2.5