define the mental health explain the nature of mental health list down the characteristic of mentally healthy person

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2. Learning Objectives
at the end of the session, the group will be able to
define the mental health
explain the nature of mental health
list down the characteristic of mentally healthy
person
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3. Mental Health
“A state of well-being in which every individual
realizes his or her own potential, 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.”
or
"An adjustment of human beings to the world and to
each other with a maximum of effectiveness and
happiness.“
Karl Menninger (1947)
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4. Nature of Mental Health
 There is nothing to be called as perfect mental health.
 Mental health is a dynamic concept.
 Mental health can’t be achieved without physical health.
 Mental health can’t be achieved without physical health.
 Mental health and efficiency are not the same thing.
 Mental health and sociability are not the same thing.
 Mental health differs from ethical standards/Morality
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5. Characteristics of a Mentally
Healthy Person
1. A mentally healthy person has an ability to make
adjustments.
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6. Characteristics of a Mentally
Healthy Person
2. A mentally healthy person has a sense of personal
worth, feels worthwhile and important.
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7. 3. A mentally healthy person solves his problems largely
by his own efforts and makes his own decisions.
Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy
Person
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8. Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy
Person
4. He has a sense of personal security and feels secure in
a group, shows understanding of other people’s
problems and motives.
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9. 5. A mentally healthy person has a sense of
responsibility
Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy
Person
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10. 6. He can give and accept love.
Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy
Person
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11. 7. He lives in a world of reality rather than fantasy.
Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy
Person
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12. 8. He shows emotional maturity in his behaviour, and
develops a capacity to tolerate frustration and
disappointments in his daily activities.
Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy
Person
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13.  9. A mentally healthy person has a variety of interests
and generally lives a well-balanced life of work, rest
and recreation.
Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy
Person
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14. SUMMARY
• The strategy of balancing his development:
concentrate on harmonies development of personality,
in all of its dimensions such as physical, mental,
emotional, social and moral.
• Integrating self: one should not make one's self torn
between the opposing and conflicting desires and
ambitions . Avoid unnecessary tensions .
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15. REFERENCES
 Rajesh Kumar, “Basic Psychology for Nurses” Jaypee Publications, 1st edition,
2018.
 Richard Gross, “Psychology for Nurses”, Routledge Publications, 2013
 R. Sreevani, “Psychology for Nurses”, Jaypee Publications, 2012.
 Dominic Upton , “Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare
Professionals” Pearson Education Limited, 2010
 Jan Walker , “Psychology for Nurses And The Caring Professions” Open
University Press, 2nd edition ,2004
 Derek Milne, “Psychology and Mental health”, The Mac Millan Press Ltd,1993
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