ABSTRACT

Studies and research about mental health have developed remarkably in the past

few decades. Yet this progress often neglects a central goal—namely, to have a more

expound mental health components, to reduce the burden of mental illness and related

conditions. The foundation of a more collective and comprehensive information about

mental health are not likely disseminated further into the public. Also despite advances,

mental health professionals are not likely to reduce the prevalence, incidence, and burden

of mental illness without a major shift in intervention research and clinical practice. A

portfolio of models of delivery will be needed. This paper illustrates various models,

concepts and important principles needed for having a healthy mind and prevention and

dealing of those mental illnesses and disorders. The physical aspects of health should not

be only goal of health education. It is equally necessary to have a sound mind. Decreasing

the burden of mental illness also will depend on integrating prevention and treatment,

developing assessment and a national database for monitoring mental illness and its

burdens, considering contextual issues that influence delivery of treatment, and addressing

potential tensions within the mental health professions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

A. Background of Study 2B. Statement of the Problem 3C. Significance of Study 4D. Definition of Terms 5

Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature 9

I. Mental HealthA. What is mental health? 9B. Elements of Mental Health 13C. Emotional Development 14

1. Characteristics Of A Mentally Healthy Person 152. Factors Affecting Mental Health 173. Factors that Help Develop Good Mental Health 19

D. How to have a Good Mental Health 20E. How to Maintain Good Mental Health 21

II. MENTAL ILLNESS 23A. Mental Health Problems 24B. Mental Health Illnesses and Disorders 25

1. Classifications 26C. Cultural Aspects of Mental Illness 33

III. PREVENTION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS 35

Chapter 3 Conclusion 37

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The Essence of Mental Health

Thesis Statement: Mental health as an aspect of life and productivity of health.

I. Mental HealthA. What is mental health?B. Elements of Mental HealthC. Emotional Development

1. Characteristics Of A Mentally Healthy Person2. Factors Affecting Mental Health3. Factors that Help Develop Good Mental Health

D. How to have a Good Mental HealthE. How to Maintain Good Mental Health

II. MENTAL ILLNESSA. Mental Health ProblemsB. Mental Health Illnesses and Disorders

1. ClassificationsC. Cultural Aspects of Mental Illness

III. PREVENTION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

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