Mental Health Overview

A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

The balanced development of the individual's personality and emotional attitudes which enable him to live harmoniously with his fellow-men.

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stress of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

<p>Feeling comfortable about oneself, feeling right towards others, and being able to adapt to changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is fundamental to our collective and individual ability as humans to think, emote, interact with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a vital concern of individuals, communities and societies throughout the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feeling comfortable about oneself, feeling reasonably secure and adequate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables individuals to have a balanced view of themselves, without underestimating or overestimating their abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote, protect, and restore mental health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Able to be interested in others and form satisfying and lasting friendships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Takes responsibility and does something about the problems as they arise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alteration in thinking, mood or behaviour associated with personal distress and/or impaired functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dementia in Alzheimer's disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bipolar affective disorder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generalized anxiety disorder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eating disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disorders of adult personality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Major illnesses, such as psychoses, involve a disconnect from reality, whereas minor illnesses, such as neuroses and personality disorders, do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyperkinetic disorders, conduct disorders, and tic disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paranoia is a major illness characterized by undue and extreme suspicion, and a progressive tendency to regard the world in a framework of delusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schizophrenia (split personality), Manic Depressive Psychosis (mood swings), and Paranoia (extreme suspicion and delusions)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neuroses are minor illnesses characterized by abnormal reactions to life situations, exhibiting symptoms such as morbid fears, compulsions, and obsessions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personality and character disorders are minor illnesses resulting from unfortunate childhood experiences and perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mental illness can be caused by organic conditions, heredity, and environmental factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cerebral arteriosclerosis, neoplasms, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and endocrine diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heredity may be an important factor in some cases of mental illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having two schizophrenic parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Worries, anxieties, emotional stress, tension, frustration, unhappy marriages, broken homes, poverty, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon disulfide, mercury, manganese, tin, lead compounds, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Barbiturates, alcohol, griseofulvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pregnancy is a stressful period for some women, and they need help for their physical and emotional needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The roots of mental health are in early childhood, and the infant and young child should experience a warm, intimate and continuous relationship with their mother and father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Behavior disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deficiency of thiamine, pyridoxine, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measles, rubella, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Programs and practices of the school</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it can have adverse effects on brain development and mental functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proper teacher-pupil relationship and classroom climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be needed by others, independence, adjustment to the opposite sex, and rethinking cherished beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organic conditions of the brain, economic insecurity, lack of a home, poor status, and insecurity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The need for affection, belonging, independence, achievement, recognition, personal worth, and self-actualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prevents sound mental development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In degree and qualitative importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing child guidance clinics or psychiatric services</p> Signup and view all the answers