Mental Health
Mental health is a state of balance between the individual and the surrounding world, a state of harmony between oneself and others, a co-existence between the realities of the self and that of other people and that of the environment.
Criteria for Mental Health:-
- Adequate contact with reality
- Control of thoughts and imagination
- Efficiency in work and play
- Social Acceptance
- Positive self- concept
- A healthy emotional life
Characteristics of a mentally healthy person:-
- Has an ability to make adjustments.
- Has a sense of personal worth,feels worthwhile and important.
- Solves his problems largely by his own effort and makes his own decision.
- Has sense of personal security and feels secure in a group, shows understanding of other people's problems and motives.
- Has a sense of responsibility.
- Can give and accept love.
- Lives in a world of reality rather than fantasy.
- Shows emotional maturity in his behaviour.
- Develops a capacity to tolerate frustration and disappointments in his daily life.
- Developed a philosophy of life that gives meaning and purpose to his daily activities.
- A variety of interests and generally lives a well-balanced life of work, rest and recreation.
Mental health and wellness:-
- Getting professional health.
- Connecting with others.
- Staying positive.
- Getting physically active.
- Helping others.
- Getting enough sleep
- Developing coping skills
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