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ABSTRACT



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

few decades. Yet this progress often neglects a central goalnamely, 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 2
B. Statement of the Problem 3
C. Significance of Study 4
D. Definition of Terms 5

Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature 9

I. Mental Health
A. What is mental health? 9
B. Elements of Mental Health 13
C. Emotional Development 14
1. Characteristics Of A Mentally Healthy Person 15
2. Factors Affecting Mental Health 17
3. Factors that Help Develop Good Mental Health 19
D. How to have a Good Mental Health 20
E. How to Maintain Good Mental Health 21

II. MENTAL ILLNESS 23
A. Mental Health Problems 24
B. Mental Health Illnesses and Disorders 25
1. Classifications 26
C. 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 Health
A. What is mental health?
B. Elements of Mental Health
C. Emotional Development
1. Characteristics Of A Mentally Healthy Person
2. Factors Affecting Mental Health
3. Factors that Help Develop Good Mental Health
D. How to have a Good Mental Health
E. How to Maintain Good Mental Health

II. MENTAL ILLNESS
A. Mental Health Problems
B. Mental Health Illnesses and Disorders
1. Classifications
C. Cultural Aspects of Mental Illness

III. PREVENTION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS


















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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Maslows hierarchy of needs




































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