NUR 413 - Psych Exam 1 Study Guide.

NUR 413 - Psych Exam 1 Study Guide/NUR 413 - Psych Exam 1 Study Guide. Evolve questions and quizlet questions. Saunders review. Chapter 1: Mental Health and Mental Illness Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which you are able to recognize your own potential, cope with normal stress, work productively and make a contribution to the community. ● Normal stress can be subjective ● Do we work productively or decompensate with life’s normal stressors? Someone who is mentally healthy can: think rationally, communicate appropriately, learn, grow emotionally, be resilient, and have a healthy self esteem. Psychiatry’s definition of mental health is evolving. ● It reflects changes in cultural norms, society’s expectations, political climates, and insurance reimbursement