life skills

Definition: This category differs from others in that it includes disorders identifiable on the basis of not only symptoms and course but also the existence of one or other of two causative influences: an exceptionally stressful life event producing an acute stress reaction, or a significant life change leading to continued unpleasant circumstances that result in an adjustment disorder. Although less severe psychosocial stress ( life events ) may precipitate the onset or contribute to the presentation of a very wide range of disorders classified elsewhere in this chapter, its etiological importance is not always clear and in each case wi ...[+++]ll be found to depend on individual, often idiosyncratic, vulnerability, i.e. the life events are neither necessary nor sufficient to explain the occurrence and form of the disorder. In contrast, the disorders brought together here are thought to arise always as a direct consequence of acute severe stress or continued trauma. The stressful events or the continuing unpleasant circumstances are the primary and overriding causal factor and the disorder would not have occurred without their impact. The disorders in this section can thus be regarded as maladaptive responses to severe or continued stress, in that they interfere with successful coping mechanisms and therefore lead to problems of social functioning.

jurisdiction [ exclusive jurisdiction | jurisdiction of the courts | jurisdiction of the ordinary courts | legal jurisdiction | Competence of tribunals(ECLAS) ]

Determinant of Health 7 - Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills

Basic Education and Life Skills Program

quality-adjusted life year | QALY [Abbr.]

Definition: A disorder characterized by the development either of a single delusion or of a set of related delusions that are usually persistent and sometimes lifelong. The content of the delusion or delusions is very variable. Clear and persistent auditory hallucinations (voices), schizophrenic symptoms such as delusions of control and marked blunting of affect, and definite evidence of brain disease are all incompatible with this diagnosis. However, the presence of occasional or transitory auditory hallucinations, particularly in elderly patients, does not rule out this diagnosis, provided that they are not typically schizophrenic and ...[+++]form only a small part of the overall clinical picture. | Paranoia Paranoid:psychosis | state | Paraphrenia (late) Sensitiver Beziehungswahn

42. Stresses that sexuality education must be designed and implemented in a holistic, rights-based and positive way, emphasising the development of life skills and including both the psycho-social and bio-medical aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights;

44. Stresses that sexuality education must be designed and implemented in a holistic, rights-based and positive way, emphasising the development of life skills and including both the psycho-social and bio-medical aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights; underlines that sexuality education must be provided in a safe, taboo-free, interactive atmosphere between students and educators;

The objectives of the Discovering the Power in Me program are to provide comprehensive skills enhancement for individuals with disabilities that will assist them to build and further develop the necessary life skills to better prepare them for future career goals; develop life and employability skills whereby individuals with disabilities strengthen their personal development and independence, and participate and gain employability skills in a safe environment that is conducive to positive learning and assists in building self-confidence before entering the workforce, which is very important; and enable individuals with disabilities to ...[+++] explore and develop the essential skills required for their career of interest through the career exploration component of the program.

In fact, one of the reasons the Toronto District School Board believes so strongly in our program is that we're bringing these life skills around conflict resolution, financial literacy, or conflict resolution and negotiating skills—knowing your conflict style so that when that comes into play, you know how to deal with co-workers, a boss, etc.