Mental health - ANSWER the state of mental well-being in which one can
cope with the demands of daily life
-can contribute socially, occupationally, and relationally
mental illness - ANSWER distress and impairment with contributing socially,
occupationally, and relationally
-change in thoughts and/or behaviours
-not a disease -> if a cluster of symptoms its called a syndrome
characteristics of mental health - ANSWER -recognizes own potential
-copes with stress
-productivity
-contributes to society
-rational though
-appropriate communication
-able to learn
-grow emotionaly
-healthy self esteem
-resilience
, mentally healthy persons - ANSWER those in harmony with themselves and
their environment
mentally healthy persons attributes - ANSWER -being able to experience
happiness
-being able to self motivate
-maintain a healthy self concept and self value
-have control over behaviour
-accurately appraise reality
-effective in work
-possess resilience
mentally healthy persons and stress - ANSWER may possess medical
deviation or disease as long as this does not impair reasoning, judgement,
intellectual capacity, and the ability to make harmonious personal and social
adaptations
resilience - ANSWER an individuals ability to acquire ressources needed to
support well being, optimism, sense of mastery and competence
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