MENTAL

HEALTH

Presented By – Anjali Rai Roll no – 07 M.P.M.I.R 2nd semester

DEFINITION OF MENTAL HEALTH

“A state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, 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.”

-WHO

CHARACTERISTICS OF A MENTALLY HEALTHY PERSON……

Neither underestimates nor overestimates his own ability.

Feels right towards others.

Able to meet demands of life.

MENTAL ILLNESS

It is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.

ILLNESS

MAJOR ILLNESS

SPLIT PERSONALITY

MANIC –DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS

PARONIA

MINOR ILLNESS

NEUROSOSIS

PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER DISORDERS

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES…

Early diagnosis and treatment

Rehabilitation

Group and individual psychotherapy

Mental health education

Use of modern psychoactive drugs

After care services

PROBLEMS IN INDUSTRY DUE TO MENTAL ILL HEALTH

Workers are unable to perform at the level of their full potential,

Impaired productivity,

Industrial accidents,

Absenteeism,

Conflict with co-workers and supervisors.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Improvement in work environment and humanisation of working conditions.

Provision of job improvement services. Counseling services at the site of employment and

also away from the worksite. Active co-operation of supervisors, managers and

union representatives. Psychological exploration, ventilation of

grievances, suggestions and encouragement.

THANKYOU