Understanding Mental Health

Wellness

It begins when an individual sees himself or herself as a growing, changing person.

Well-being

It is multidimensional that covers different aspects.

Mental Health

It is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

Self-acceptance, Positive Relations, Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, Purpose in life, Personal Growth

Positive Psychological Functioning

Self-Acceptance

You accept yourself and have a positive attitude with who you are. You accept your good qualities, and acknowledge that you have bad qualities as well. Moreover, you accept what happened to you in the past.

Positive Relations

You have warm, trusting, and satisfying relationships with others. You are concerned about others and able to empathize with what they are going through. There is give and take in your relationships.

Autonomy

You are independent and can resist social pressures. You can manage or control your behavior. You evaluate yourself based on your own personal standards, instead of relying on the evaluation of others.

Environmental Mastery

You can manage your environment and maximize the opportunities available to you that match your values and suit your personal needs.

Purpose in life

You strive to have meaning in your life by setting goals and having direction and intention for what you do.

Personal Growth

You commit yourself to develop your potential, to grow and become the best person you can be. You are open to experience as you go through different stages of your life.