Mental health refers to an individual's intellectual and emotional well-being and ability to function in society. It involves perceiving reality accurately, coping with challenges, and developing strategies for living. Emotional health is a component of mental health that focuses on dealing constructively with situations regardless of circumstances. A healthy mind is characterized by dealing with reality, accepting oneself independently of outside factors, functioning autonomously, enjoying simple pleasures, being open to new ideas and intimacy, and experiencing a full range of emotions. Factors that affect mental health include heredity, environment, background, personality, biochemistry, and physical illness.

1. HEALTH ANALYSIS AND MENTAL HEALTH
(AGING AND DYING)
“TO BECOME THROUGHLY GOODMAN IS THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR
KEEPING A SOUND MIND AND BODY”
-FRANCIS BOWEN
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2. Outline
At the end of the lecture, the students are expected to:
differentiate emotional health from mental health
know the characteristics of a healthy mind
factors affecting mental health
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3. Health, Defined
HEALTH according to WHO(World Health
Organization)
“Is a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity, and the ability to lead a
socially and economically productive life.”
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4. WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?
Mental health/Intelligence Quotient is the
intellectual well-being of an individual. It is how the
individual think, feel and act to cope with life, and able to
function comfortably within society. It is the ability to
perceive reality as it is, to respond to challenges, and to
develop rational strategies for living.
Emotional health/Emotional Quotient is a
component of mental health, dealing constructively with
reality, regardless of whether the actual situation is good
or bad. Mental and emotional health focuses on gaining
health knowledge and practicing life skills.
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• Deal with the world as it is rather than want it to be
• Accept self, independent of the surroundings
• Function autonomously where and when appropriate
• Enjoy and contented with simple everyday pleasures
• Does not fear the unknown, always open to new ideas
• Open to the pleasure of intimate physical contacts and
the satisfaction or risk of being close to others in a
sensitive way
• Capable of experiencing the full range of human
emotions
What are the characteristics of
a healthy mind?

6. Factors Affecting Mental Health
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•Heredity
•Environment
•Background and Personality
•Biochemical Factors
•Physical Illness

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