Mental Health - A part of human beings' mental health

Future role of health practitioner to support persons with live experience of
mental illness

Mental health
• Mental health is an integral part of every human being to stay stable in
everyday life.
• A good mental health enhances a person’s critical and cognitive ability.
• It is considered as ‘psychological well-being’ of human beings.
• Mental health indicates a proper balance between effort and enjoyment
in everyday life("How Different Mental Illnesses Are Diagnosed and
Treated", 2019).
World health organization on mental Health
• According to the World Health Organization, mental well-being of any
individual is encompassed by their realization of self abilities.
• It is surrounded by the ability to manage professional stress in normal life,
stay happy in life, and contribute to the society.
• Mental health can be affected by several social, economic, communal and
other aspects.

• Determinants of mental health and mental disorders
• Self thoughts
• Behaviors
• Social interactions
• Adjustment ability
• Self control
• Self awareness
Political and environmental determinants of mental health and mental illness
• Poverty
• Education
• National policies
• Safety and security
• Standard of living
• Work pressure
• Protection and support from community and society

Mental illness
• Mental illness or disorders can be addressed as different mental conditions
of any individual that affect behavioral and thinking abilities ("Common
mental health issues : Safety, Health and Wellbeing : The University of
Western Australia", 2014).
• Mental health turns into a mental illness when stress affects self functioning
ability ("Mental illness - Symptoms and causes", 2019).
Signs and symptoms of mental illness
• Delusions
• Paranoia
• Hallucinations
• Fears
• Mood swing
• Violence
• Less social connections