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MENTAL HEALTH
Positive attitude toward self Growth, development, self-actualization Integration Autonomy Reality perception Environmental mastery
CHARACTERISTICS
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MENTAL HEALTH Accepts self and others Able to cope with or tolerate stress Can return to normal functioning if temporarily disturbed Able to form close and lasting relationships Uses sound judgment to make decision Accepts responsibility for action
CHARACTERISTICS
MENTAL HEALTH
o Optimistic o Recognizes limitations (abilities and deficiencies) o Can function effectively and independently o Able to distinguish imaged circumstances from reality o Able to develop potentials and talents to fullest extent
CHARACTERISTICS
MENTAL HEALTH
o Able to solve problems or attempting to solve them o Can delay gratification
o Reflects a persons approach to life by communicating emotions, giving and receiving, working alone as well as with others, accepting authority, displaying a sense of humor, and coping successfully with emotional conflict
MENTAL ILLNESS
Problems due to stress Maladaptive behavior Disruption in ability to relate successfully with others Inability to meet basic needs in a socially acceptable way
CHARACTERISTICS
MENTAL ILLNESS
o o o o Feels inadequate Has poor self-concept Unable to cope Exhibits maladaptive behavior o Unable to establish meaningful relationship o Displays poor judgment o Irresponsible or unable to accept responsibility for action
CHARACTERISTICS
o o o o o MENTAL ILLNESS Pessimistic Does not recognize limitations (abilities and deficiencies) Exhibits dependency needs because of feelings of inadequacy Unable to perceive reality Does not recognize potential and talents because of poor selfconcept
CHARACTERISTICS
MENTAL ILLNESS o Avoids problems rather than coping with them o Desires or demands immediate gratification o Reflects a persons inability to cope with stress resulting to disruption, disorganization, inappropriate reactions, unacceptable behavior, and the inability to respond according to the persons expectations and the demands of society
I did not passed the test because the teacher made very difficult questions
The reason she doesnt like me, because her friend dont like me Can you please enlighten me on the reason why you change abruptly?
CREDITS
STUART, G AND LARAIA M. (2005): PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 8th Edition Singapore: Elsevier PTE LTD Health Sciences Asia BERSABE, RUEL (2004): MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 1st Edition; Manila: Educational Publishing House VIDEBECK, S (2004): PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 2nd edition PHILADELPHIA, USA: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins PASQUALI, ELAINE ANN, et. al (1985): MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: A HOLISTIC APPROACH 2nd Edition; Princeton: The C.V. Mosby Company KALMAN, NATALIE & WAUGHFIELD, CLAIRE (1983): MENTAL HEALTH CONCEPTS USA :Delmar Publishers, Inc MORGAN, ARTHUR JAMES & JOHNSTON, MABEL (1976): MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS, 2nd Edition; J.B. Lippincott