Distinguishing Between Mentally Healthy and Mentally Unhealthy According to the WHO, mental health is defined “as a state of well-being in which each individual is able to realize his or her own potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and make a contribution to the community.” (Halter, 2014, p. 2). A mentally healthy human being is in touch with reality, can identify with other people and adapt well to situations in their environment, and can solve conflicts. Mental illnesses usually have definable diagnoses; mental illnesses are usually characterized by a specific set of patterns or behaviors. Mental illness is characterized by thoughts and behaviors that harm functioning and cause distress. Mental illnesses can interfere with every day activities, weaken judgment, and change reality. Mental illness is an interruption in a person’s ability to deal with problems successfully.
I am going to compare a mentally healthy individual with a mentally unhealthy individual. My first scenario is going to depict a close friend of mine who is, overall, a mentally healthy person. I met this friend when I was working at KRQE-TV 13. She is …show more content…
Due to all of the demands that were placed on them, they both developed an anxiety disorder. To help them manage their disorders, they were both prescribed antianxiety medication and they both decided to attend weekly therapy sessions to help them cope with the stresses placed on them. It is beneficial for both of these individuals to get on medication and go to therapy to effectively cope with the normal stresses of life. After several months, the medication prescribed only ended up appropriately working for the mentally unhealthy individual, but not for the mentally healthy
I am going to compare a mentally healthy individual with a mentally unhealthy individual. My first scenario is going to depict a close friend of mine who is, overall, a mentally healthy person. I met this friend when I was working at KRQE-TV 13. She is …show more content…
Due to all of the demands that were placed on them, they both developed an anxiety disorder. To help them manage their disorders, they were both prescribed antianxiety medication and they both decided to attend weekly therapy sessions to help them cope with the stresses placed on them. It is beneficial for both of these individuals to get on medication and go to therapy to effectively cope with the normal stresses of life. After several months, the medication prescribed only ended up appropriately working for the mentally unhealthy individual, but not for the mentally healthy