DP 1- Mental health continuum

Question 1

Mentally healthy v Mentally unhealthy

Answer 1

Mentally healthy means being in a generally positive state of mental wellbeing
- having the ability to cope and manage life’s challenges
- have a sense of connection
- work productively

Mentally health problem that interferes with functioning but is less severe and short term

Question 2

Mental disorder

Answer 2

A state that involves thoughts and feelings associated with significant distress and impaired functioning

Question 3

Internal factors v external factors

Answer 3

Internal is influences that originate inside or within a person

External is influences that originate outside a person