Mental Health and Self Care

Question 1

a state of good adjustment, with a subjective state of well-being, zest for living, and the feeling that one is exercising his talents and abilities

Answer 1

mental health

Question 2

one does not correctly define mental health in terms of absence of ________

Answer 2

mental illness

Question 3

characteristics of a mentally-healthy person

Answer 3

1. adjusted
2. productive
3. zest for living
4. sensitive

Question 4

not unduly distressed by conflicts - not that he has no conflicts

Answer 4

adjusted

Question 5

not necessarily a worldly success but is creative and does his job adequately

Answer 5

productive

Question 6

have a high energy level and can do work with enthusiasm

Answer 6

zest for living

Question 7

sensitive on his own needs, motives, potentials, and does not make demands on others; able to give and receive

Answer 7

sensitive

Question 8

characteristics at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precede and associated with a higher likelihood of negative outcomes

Answer 8

risk factors

Question 9

characteristics associated with a lower likelihood of negative outcomes or reduce the negative impact of a risk factor on problem outcomes

Answer 9

protective factors

Question 10

factors in self-care

Answer 10

• physical
• mental
• emotional
• social

Question 11

domains involved in risk and protective factors

Answer 11

• individual
• family
• community
• society

Question 12

physical self-care

Answer 12

• rest
• exercise
• diet
• hygiene
• therapeutic massage
• progressive relaxation

Question 13

mental self-care

Answer 13

• self-talk
• positive attitude
• cognitive therapy
• hypnosis

Question 14

emotional self-care

Answer 14

• stress management
• self-understanding

Question 15

social self-care

Answer 15

• conflict resolution
• laughter