Definition of Mental Health

Definition of Mental Health

1. The adjustment of human being two would and to each other with the maximum of effective and happiness – Karl Manninge (1983)
2. A Dynamics state in which feelings and behaviour that is age appropriative and congruent with the local and cultural norms – Robins, (1982)

3. According to WHO – Mental Health is a state of complete physical mental & social welling & not merely the observe of disease or infirmity -

§   A positive attitude towards self
§  Growth, Development and the ability for self actualization. 
§  Integration
§  Autonomy
§  Perception of Reality     
§  Environmental Mastery

 

Types of emotional disorders

Types of emotional disorders 

Ø   Anxiety and Depression

Ø   Self-injury behaviour

Ø   Suicide 

Ø   Pschosis  

Ø   Disruptive behaviour disorder 

Ø   Eating disorder 

Ø   Risk taking behaviour 

Ø   Sex-related Maladaptive Behaviour 

Ø   Learning disorder

Role of Teachers and House Masters in Promoting Mental Health of students

Role of Teachers and House Masters in Promoting Mental Health   

•  Healthy relationship
•  Provide a safe and healthy outlet for ventilation 
•  Identify the Problems
•  Normalize the feelings and other support 
•  Suggest proactive copping strategies
•  Create a long-term plan for support mental Health
•  Promote the feelings of connectedness among peer group
•  Never above the child's trust