component of mental health nursings.pptx

Mental Health Nursing

1. HEALTH Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity . MENTAL HEALTH Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

2. Seven signs of mental health Happiness Control over behavior Appraisal over behavior Effectiveness in work Healthy self concept Satisfying relationship E ffective coping strategies

3. Components of mental health The ability to accept self : feels comfortable, reasonably secure and adequately accepts his short comings Self respect The capacity to feel right towards others : Sincerely interested in other’s welfare Friendships are satisfying & lasting.He feel part of a group. He takes responsibility for his neighbors & his fellow members The ability to fulfill life’s tasks: Able to think for himself, set reasonable goals & take his own decision. He does something about problems. Bowled over by his own emotions.

4. Criteria for mental health Adequate contact with reality Control of thoughts and imagination Efficiency in work and play Social acceptance Positive self concept A healthy emotional life

5. Indicators of mental health Jahoda (1958) – 6 indicators : A positive attitude towards self Growth , development and ability for self actualization Integration Autonomy Perception of reality Environmental mastery

6. Characteristics of a mentally healthy person Ability to make adjustments Sense of personal worth, feels worthwhile & important Solves his problem largely by his own efforts & makes his own decisions Sense of personal security & fell secure in a group,Shows understanding of other people’s problems & motives Has a sense of responsibility. He can give & accept love. Lives in a world of reality rather than fantasy Shows emotional maturity in his behavior, & develops a capacity to tolerate frustration & disappointments in his daily life Developed a philosophy of life that gives meaning & purpose to his daily activities Has a variety of interest & generally lives a well balanced life of work, rest, recreation.

7. Mental illness Mental illness Maladjustment in living. It Produces disharmony in the person’s ability to meet human needs comfortably / effectively & function with in a culture . In general an individual may be considered to be mentally ill if : The person’s behavior is causing distress & suffering to self & others, The person’s behavior is causing disturbances in his day – to- day activities, job & interpersonal relationships

8. Definition of mental illness WHO, 2001, “Mental & behavioral disorders are understood as clinically significant conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood (emotions) or behavior associated with personal distress and/ impaired functioning ” Characteristics of mental illness Changes in one’s thinking, memory, perception, feeling & judgment resulting in changes in talk & behavior which appear to be deviant from previous personality. Changes in behavior cause distress& suffering to the individual or others or both. Changes & distress cause disturbance in day- to-day activities, work & relationship with important others(social & vocational dysfunction ).