Mental Hygiene, Its Meaning and Aim

Question 1

the study of the development of the mind; a science that deals
with promoting, maintaining, and restoring mental health.

Mental Hygiene or Mental Health?

Answer 1

Mental Hygiene
-a science made up of facts and principles embodied in a program
- it aims to prevent and reduce mental illness.

Question 2

the state of balance
between an individual’s needs, aspirations,
and attitude in relation to his/her external
environment.

Answer 2

Mental Health

Question 3

all are the IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HYGIENE except,
1. Useful to family and professional life to direct and guide behavior.
2. Helps a person understand oneself better.
3. One realizes self-worth.
4. One is better equipped to assess other people’s feelings, emotions and motivations.
5. Deals with the deviations in human behavior and helps mental hygienists understand the causes of personality disorders.
6. It can suggest preventive measures, as well as remedies, regarding many social problems.

Answer 3

no. 5 is wrong - definition of abnormal psychology

Question 4

APPROACHES to MENTAL HYGIENE
concerned with staying away from mental disturbances that may lead to real psychoses

Answer 4

Preventive Approach

Question 5

APPROACHES to MENTAL HYGIENE
involves the detection and correction of
serious maladjustment problems.

Answer 5

Curative or Supportive Approach

Question 6

APPROACHES to MENTAL HYGIENE
aims to correct minor behavioral maladjustment so that these
do not develop serious handicaps.

Answer 6

Ameliorative Approach

Question 7

all are EARLY SIGNS OF FAILING MENTAL HEALTH except,
Anxiety
Management Difficulty
Depression
Sudden change
Poor performance

Answer 7

management difficulty - kay char2 ra siya