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Deviation from ideal mental health

Jahoda suggested there were 6 criteria that mentally healthy people possess



People who fail to meet the criteria are seen to be vulnerable to to mental disorders

1) positive attitude towards the self

mentally healthy attitude: people knowing who they are and liking what they see about themselves.

2) Self actualisation of one's potential (being the best you can be)

we constantly strive to reach our potential. Mental conditions develop when we are prevented from fulfilling our potential

3) Resistance to stress

ability to tolerate anxiety and develop good coping mechanisms

4) personal autonomy

control over one's destiny: not dependant on others. Can make own decisions based on what is right for themselves

5) accurate perception of reality

seeing oneself and the world in realistic terms

6) adapting to the environment

being competent and flexible in all areas of life.

strength of deviation from ideal mental health definition

-seen as a refreshing approach



-focuses on positive rather than negative aspects of life


-however, meeting these would be demanding

Limitations of the deviation from ideal mental health explanation

the difficulty of self actualising- very few people actually achieve their potential

Limitations of the deviation from ideal mental health explanation

Some people may not resist stress- but may produce some of their best work under it

Limitations of the deviation from ideal mental health explanation

cultural issues - personal autonomy and self actualisation are goals promoted in western cultures, In India or China, these may be seen as outside the social norm

Limitations of the deviation from ideal mental health explanation

must we all perceive reality in the same way? not everyone can perceive everything the same as others