MENTAL HEALTH

The definition of mental health is

more than just the absence of disease
or mental illness.
MENTAL
It is the possession, development and
HEALTH
interaction of a number of
characteristics and qualities, some
inherited and others acquired.
 Complete spiritual, emotional, and
cognitive wellbeing, not merely the
absence of a mental disorder.
A state of well being in which an
MENTAL individual realizes his or her own
HEALTH
abilities, can cope with normal stresses of
life, can work productively and fruitfully
and is able to make a contribution to his
or her community.
 Any illness experienced by a person which
affects their
 emotions,
 thoughts or
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 behaviour,
DISORDER
which is out of keeping with their cultural
beliefs and personality, and is producing a
negative effect on their lives or the lives
of their families.
 What is the criteria for determining
that a person has a mental
MENTAL disorder?
DISORDER
1. Abnormality
2. Mal-adaptiveness
3. Personal distress
 Behaviour that deviates from the
typical person.
Qualitatively abnormal behaviour –
ABNORMALI deviates from culturally acceptable
TY standards, perhaps even seeming
bizarre.
Quantitatively abnormal behaviour-
deviates from the statistical average.
 Behaviour that seriously disrupts
social academic or vocational
life.
MALADAPTI
VENESS Maladaptive behaviors are those
that stop you from adapting to
new or difficult circumstances.
 Subjective feeling of anxiety
PERSONAL depression or another unpleasant
DISTRESS
emotion determines whether one
has a psychological disorder.
 EMOTIONAL WELL BEING

MENTAL life satisfaction,

HEALTH
INDICATORS happiness,
cheerfulness,
peacefulness.
 Psychological well-being:
 self-acceptance and personal growth
 Optimism and Hopefulness
MENTAL
HEALTH  purpose in life
INDICATORS  control of one’s environment,
 spirituality and self-direction
 positive relationships.
 Social well-being:
 social acceptance
MENTAL belief in the potential of people and
HEALTH society
INDICATORS personal self-worth and usefulness
to society
sense of community.
 1. Get enough sleep and
rest. Sleep affects our
physical and mental health
TIPS FOR
MENTAL but can be the first thing you
HEALTH trade in when you get busy
WELL-BEING
or stressed.
 2. Take time out for things
you enjoy. Balance in life is
important, so taking time
TIPS FOR
MENTAL out for things you enjoy can
HEALTH make a difference to how
WELL-BEING
you think and feel.
 3. Be active and eat well.
Your physical and mental
health is closely linked, so
TIPS FOR adding exercise and
MENTAL
HEALTH nutritious food every day
WELL-BEING can make you feel better.
 4. Nurture relationships
and connect with others.
Your connection to others is
TIPS FOR
MENTAL what builds you up and
HEALTH keeps you strong.
WELL-BEING
 5. Learn to manage stress.
If you have trouble winding
down or managing thoughts
TIPS FOR
MENTAL you may find relaxation,
HEALTH yoga or writing your
WELL-BEING
feelings down helpful.
 6. Get involved and join in.
Being part of a group with
common interests provides a
TIPS FOR sense of belonging so find out
MENTAL
HEALTH about sporting, music,
WELL-BEING volunteercommunity groups
locally.
 7. Build your confidence.
Learning improves your
mental fitness and taking on
TIPS FOR
MENTAL a new challenge can build
HEALTH confidence and give you a
WELL-BEING
sense of achievement.
 8. Be comfortable in your
own skin. Everyone is
unique and should be
TIPS FOR celebrated. Know who you
MENTAL
HEALTH are and what makes you
WELL-BEING happy.
 9. Set realistic goals and
deal with tasks one at a
time. It is good to be
TIPS FOR
MENTAL specific when you set a goal
HEALTH to help keep you on track.
WELL-BEING
 10. Reach out for help when
you need it. Everyone needs
support from time to time.
TIPS FOR Talking to a family member, a
MENTAL
HEALTH friend, your doctor or one of
WELL-BEING the many services available can
make all the difference.