Monday, December 7, 2009

Characteristics of good mental heath - reminder


  • Ability to deal with daily chalenges and stress


  • Enjoyment of life


  • Feeling valued by others


  • Good self-esteem


  • Healthy relationships with others - family, friends, colleagues and community


  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle (e.g., avoiding alcohol and drug use)


  • Optimism/hopefulness


  • Sense of control and ability to influence change/make an impact


  • Sense of purpose


  • Personal balance between physical, mental, emotinal and spiritual



World Health Organization definition of health, in general:
"Health is a state of pysical, mental and social well being and not just absence of desease or infirmity."

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