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Question
Write short note on:
Nature of mental wellness
Solution
World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental wellness as, "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community."
The nature of mental wellness can be explained with the help of the following points:
- Emotional aspect: Emotional aspect of mental wellness comprises the sense of well-being, the feeling of overall happiness, and contentment (i.e. satisfaction)
- Psychological aspect: Psychological aspect of mental wellness includes the sense of being worthy, i.e. having high self-esteem, high self-confidence, and the tendency of self-actualization, the ability to take the right decision, the ability to influence the environment, to satisfy one's needs, and the tendency to contribute towards society or community.
- Life philosophy: The aspect of life philosophy is concerned with having a purpose, clear goals, and a direction in life.
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