5 stages of grief

5 stages of grief Denial- “No, it can’t be true!” Anger- “It’s not fair!” Bargaining- “If God will help me through this, I promise I will go to church every Sunday and volunteer my time to help others.” Depression- At this stage, the individual becomes disengaged from all association with the lost entity Acceptance- Brings […]

Ego Defense Mechanism

Ego Defense Mechanism Definition Example Compensation Covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considers more desirable Individuals with poor family lives may direct their energy into excelling above and beyond what is required at work. Denial Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or the feelings associated with […]

Peplau’s four levels of Anxiety

Anxiety A feeling of discomfort and apprehension related to fear of impending danger. The individual may be unaware of the source of their anxiety, but it is often accompanied by feelings of uncertainty and helplessness. Anxiety is common, and it can be both positive or negative Peplau’s four levels of Anxiety Mild anxiety- It is […]

Physical Response to stress

Physical Response to stress General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) stages: Alarm Resistance Exhaustion Biological responses associated with fight-or-flight syndrome:- Immediate response (Acute) and Sustained response (Chronic) However, it also occurs in response to psychological or emotional stimuli. These stressors are often not resolved as rapidly as some physical stressors. Modern stress has been described as a […]

Mental Health and Mental illness

Mental Health and Mental illness Mental health is defined as “Successful adaptation to stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are age-appropriate and congruent with local and cultural norms.” Mental illness is defined as “maladaptive responses to stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings, […]