Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental health

The characteristics of good mental health: - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Able to recognize own potential 2. Cope with normal stress 3. Work productively 4. Make contribution to community Traits of mental health and the ability to.. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Think rationally Communicate appropriately Learn Grow emotionally Be resilient Have a healthy self-esteem Realistic goals and reasonable function within the individual's role Mental Illness - CORRECT ANSWERS-A culturally defined disorder with a definable diagnosis that describes significant dysfunction in mental functioning related to developmental, biological, or physiological disturbances. Resiliance - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ability and capacity to secure resources needed to support well-being. What is resilience characterized by? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Optimism, sense of mastery, competence Resilience is essential to - CORRECT ANSWERS-recovery Risk and Protective Factors - CORRECT ANSWERS-Individual attributes & Factors Social and Economic Circumstances Environmental