Mental Health Continuum

Question 1

Define mentally healthy

Answer 1

Functioning at a satisfactory emotional and behavioural level

Question 2

Give two features of a mentally healthy person

Answer 2

• psychological wellbeing

* able to form positive relationships

Question 3

Define mental health problems

Answer 3

Disruption to an individuals usual level of social and emotional wellbeing

Question 4

Give two features of a mental health problem

Answer 4

• difficulty concentrating

* difficulties in coping

Question 5

Define mental disorder (illness)

Answer 5

Emotional difficulties that lead to emotional or behavioural impairment

Question 6

Give two features of a mental disorder (illness)

Answer 6

• psychological dysfunction

* excessive anxiety