Mental Health-
Attitudes and
Values
Jayalakshmi Thirugnanam

The World Health Organization
defines mental health as "a state of
well-being in which the individual
realizes his or her own abilities, can
cope with the normal stresses of life,
can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to make a
contribution to his or her
community”.

“ Attitude is the quality of our
thought process with which we
approach a situation.”

There is a small thing which makes a
big difference. The small thing is your
attitude and the big difference is
whether it is positive or negative.

Our attitudes are generally shaped by
our environment.

Attitudes to view work :
Philosophy will not work if I don’t work.

Getting totally involved in the work
process.

Successful people don’t have jobs: jobs
have them.

You sign your name on every job.

Work gives us more than our living: it
gives us life.

You have to consistently perform in a
manner which is consistent to the
way you see yourself.

In the success family work is the
father and integrity is the mother.

10 Commandments of Mental Health:
• Think positively; it’s easier
• Cherish the ones you love
• Continue learning as long as you live
• Learn from your mistakes
• Exercise daily; it enhances your well-being
• Do not complicate your life unnecessarily
• Try to understand and encourage those around you
• Do not give up; success in life is a marathon
• Discover and nurture your talents
• Set goals for yourself and pursue your dreams

To Develop a better Attitude:
Start the day on a positive note
Believe in myself
Read a few pages of an enriching book
Develop an attitude of Gratitude
Be alive and alert to every moment to every moment in my
life

Prioritizing Life Values
Try to filter out any voices in your head that may
be telling you what others (society, the media,
peers, your boss or organization etc.) expect of
you. Listen to your own inner voice. What is
uniquely important to you?

Community
To be deeply involved with a group that has a larger
purpose beyond one's self. To perform in effective and
caring teamwork.

Creativity
To be innovative. To create new and better ways of
doing things.

Enjoyment
To enjoy my work. To have fun doing it.

Expertness
To become a known and respected authority in what I
do.

Family
To have time with my family

Friendship
To work with people I respect and to be respected by
them

Health
To be physically and mentally fit.

Independence
To have freedom of thought and action. To be able to
act in terms of my own time schedules and priorities.

Integrity
To live and work in compliance with my personal moral
standards. To be honest and acknowledge/stand up for my
personal beliefs.

Leadership
To motivate and energize other people. To feel
responsible for identifying and accomplishing needed
group tasks.

Location
To be able to live where I want to live.

Loyalty
To be committed to the goals of a group of people who
share my beliefs, values and ethical principles.

Personal Accomplishment
To achieve significant goals. To be involved in
undertakings I believe personally are significant -
whether or not they bring me recognition from others.

Personal Development
To learn and to do challenging work that will help me
grow, that will allow me to utilize my best talents and
mature as a human being.

Power
To have the authority to approve or disapprove
proposed courses of action. To make assignments and
control allocation of people and resources.

Prestige
To be seen by others as successful. To become well
known. To obtain recognition and status in my chosen
field.

Security
To have a steady income that fully meets my family's
basic needs.

Service
To contribute to the well-being and satisfaction of others.
To help people who need help and improve society.

Wealth
To earn a great deal of money (i.e., well beyond my family's
basic needs). To be financially independent.

Wisdom
To grow in understanding of myself, my personal calling and
life's real purpose. To grow in knowledge and practice my
religious beliefs. To discern and do the will of God and find
lasting meaning in what I do.

FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
DESTINY
CHARACTER
HABITS
ACTIONS
THOUGHTS

“YOU GET THE BEST OUT OF OTHERS WHEN YOU
GET THE BEST OF YOURSELF”
-HARRY FIRESTONE

THANK YOU