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characteristics of mental health
pos. engagement with society
effectively copes with challenges
not being overcome by difficult feelings
having good relationships with others
being able to deal with disappointments and problems
being able to cope with stresses and demands of everyday life
being able to make decisions
what systems are used to diagnose?
ICD-10 and DSM 5
potential reasons for increase in significant mental health conditions:
increased challenges of modern living
increased recognition of the nature of mental health problems
lessening of the social stigma
individual effects
damage to relationships, difficulties coping with day to day life, negative impact on physical wellbeing
social effects
need for more social care, increased crime rates, implications on the economy
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