5: KKDP 2: Characteristics of a mentally healthy person

Question 1

Characteristics of a mentally healthy person:

Answer 1

High level of functioning
Social and Emotional wellbeing
Resilience

Question 2

Functioning:

Answer 2

Refers to how well an individual independently performs or operates in their environment

Question 3

Adaptive behaviours:

Answer 3

Commonly associated with a ‘high level of functioning’

Question 4

Maladaptive behaviours:

Answer 4

Commonly associated with a ‘low level of functioning’

Question 5

Maladaptive behaviours can:

Answer 5

Interfere with the person’s ability to carry out their daily activities in an effective way

Question 6

Wellbeing:

Answer 6

Refers to our sense of ‘wellness’ or how we feel about ourselves and our lives

Question 7

Social Wellbeing:

Answer 7

Is based on the ability to have satisfying relationships and interactions with others.

Question 8

Emotional Wellbeing:

Answer 8

Is based on the ability to control emotions and express them appropriately and comfortably.

Question 9

Resilience:

Answer 9

Is the ability to cope with and adapt well to life stressors and restore positive functioning