PERDEV LESSON 7

Mental health problem

-is a short term and temporary change in a person's thoughts, feelings, or behaviour that upsets one's well-being, interpersonal relationships, and productivity.

Mental illness

-refers to diagnosable mental disorders characterized by changes in one's thinking, feeling and behaviour, as well as in one's relationships and productivity.

Well-being

It also defined as the successful performance of mental health function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to change and to cope with adversity.

Competence

It is the perception of one's capacity to effectively perform a function or activity using specific skills and knowledge.

Self- actualization of one's intellectual and emotional potential

Maslow's pyramid of human hierarchy of needs places self-actualization at the peak.

Self-actualization of one's intellectual and emotional potential

This means that once a person fulfills his or her physiological needs, security and safety needs, emotional and social needs, and self-esteem needs, the next need to be fulfilled is self-actualization.

Mental health

includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

Mental health

is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Perceived self-efficacy

is one's perception of one's value and worth, effectiveness, and ability in performing a task or activity.

Competence

is related to self-esteem and self-identity.

Adaptability

is the capacity to establish and maintain one's balance and well-being in the face of adversity.

Resiliency

is the capacity to establish and maintain one's balance and well-being in the face of adversity.

Autonomy

it deals with one's capacity to separate one's identity from other significant persons like parents, lovers, and special friends.

Subjective well-being

this may be defined as one's personal thoughts and feelings about one's overall state of being.