1.1.4 Understanding mental health and wellbeing

how should mental health be viewed?

as a continuum which can be used to understand an individuals current mental health and well-being

what does the mental health continuum model illustrate?

mental health as a day manic range from flourishing to struggling and possibly in crisis rather than a fixed state

how does an understanding of the continuum help?

helps to identify where someone might be and what support or strategies could improve their mental well-being

what three features, according to Allport, does a fully developed and well functioning individual show?

• a variety of interests and the passion to pursue them

• the ability to accomplish daily responsibilities

• a mature insight into their internal and external worlds

what are the 4 quadrants in the dual continuum model?

• flourishing with a mental illness

• languishing with a mental illness

• flourishing with no mental illness

• languishing with no mental illness

what were Jahodas six criteria?

• a positive self attitude

• personal growth and self actualisation

• autonomy (independence)

• accurate perception of reality

• meet life’s demands

what were the criticisms of Jahodas six criteria?

• overly idealistic and difficult to do all the time

• culturally bias

• some criteria is hard to measure