NR 326 EXAM PREP VERIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COMPLETED 2023/20241. What are the three components of the biopsychosocial model of mental health? How does each component affect the mental health of an individual? - The biopsychosocial model of mental health considers the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the mental health of an individual. - The biological component includes the genetic, neurochemical, hormonal, and immune factors that affect the brain and body functions. - The psychological component includes the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and personality factors that affect the perception, interpretation, and coping of an individual. - The social component includes the environmental, cultural, interpersonal, and situational factors that affect the support, stress, and opportunities of an individual. - Each component can have positive or negative effects on the mental health of an individual depending on the balance, interaction, and adaptation of the factors. 2. What are some common signs and symptoms of depression? How can a nurse assess and intervene for a patient with depression? - Some common signs and symptoms of depression include: - Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness - Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities - Changes in appetite or weight - Insomnia or hypersomnia -