HELP FOR YOU

1. CHARACTERISTICS
OF A
MENTALLY HEALTHY
PERSON
ON
Ms. KALYANI R. SAUDAGAR

2. •Mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness. It
includes how you feel about yourself and how you adjust to life
event.
•A healthy individual is not only physically healthy but also
mentally healthy. The modern concept of health extends beyond the
proper functioning of the body. It includes a sound, efficient mind
and controlled emotions. “Health is a state of being hale, sound or
whole in body, mind or soul.” It means that both body and mind are
working efficiently and harmoniously.

3. • 1. A mentally healthy person has an ability to make adjustments.
• 2. A mentally healthy person has a sense of personal worth, feels worthwhile and
important.
• 3. A mentally healthy person solves his problems largely by his own efforts and makes his
own decisions.
• 4. He has a sense of personal security and feels secure in a group, shows understanding of
other people’s problems and motives.
• 5. A mentally healthy person has a sense of responsibility
• 6. He can give and accept love.
• 7. He lives in a world of reality rather than fantasy.
• 8. He shows emotional maturity in his behaviour, and develops a capacity to tolerate
frustration and disappointments in his daily activities.
• 9. A mentally healthy person has a variety of interests and generally lives a well-
balanced life of work, rest and recreation.

4. • They feel good about themselves.
• They do not become overwhelmed by emotions, such as fear, anger, love,
jealousy, guilt, or anxiety.
• They have lasting and satisfying personal relationships.
• They feel comfortable with other people.
• They can laugh at themselves and with others.
• They have respect for themselves and for others even if there are
differences.
• They are able to accept life’s disappointments.
• They can meet life’s demands and handle their problems when they arise.
• They make their own decisions.
• They shape their environment whenever possible and adjust to it when
necessary.