Health analysis and mental health

HEALTH ANALYSIS AND MENTAL HEALTH(AGING AND DYING)

“TO BECOME THROUGHLY GOODMAN IS THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR KEEPING A SOUND MIND AND BODY”

-FRANCIS BOWEN

National Christian Life College

Outline

At the end of the lecture, the students are expected to:

differentiate emotional health from mental healthknow the characteristics of a healthy mindfactors affecting mental health


Health, Defined

HEALTH according to WHO(World Health Organization)“Is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, and the ability to lead a socially and economically productive life.”


WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

Mental health/Intelligence Quotient is the intellectual well-being of an individual. It is how the individual think, feel and act to cope with life, and able to function comfortably within society. It is the ability to perceive reality as it is, to respond to challenges, and to develop rational strategies for living.

Emotional health/Emotional Quotient is a component of mental health, dealing constructively with reality, regardless of whether the actual situation is good or bad. Mental and emotional health focuses on gaining health knowledge and practicing life skills.



• Deal with the world as it is rather than want it to be• Accept self, independent of the surroundings• Function autonomously where and when appropriate• Enjoy and contented with simple everyday pleasures• Does not fear the unknown, always open to new ideas• Open to the pleasure of intimate physical contacts and

the satisfaction or risk of being close to others in a sensitive way

• Capable of experiencing the full range of human emotions

What are the characteristics of a healthy mind?

Factors Affecting Mental Health


•Heredity

•Environment

•Background and Personality

•Biochemical Factors

•Physical Illness

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