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Definitions of Abnormality
Deviation from ideal mental health
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A
comprehensive
definition

One strength of the ideal mental health criterion is that it is highly
comprehensive
:
Jahoda's
criteria provides a range of
reasons
that someone might seek
professional help
This means that individuals can discuss their
mental health
with relevant
professionals
Therefore, ideal mental health provides a
checklist
against which we can assess others
May be
culture-bound


One limitation of the ideal mental health criterion is that its different elements are not
equally applicable
across a range of
cultures
:
Some of
Jahoda's
criteria are firmly located in the context of the
US
and
Europe
For example, low importance placed on
personal independence
in
Italy
but high in
Germany
What defines
success
in out lives is different across cultures
Therefore, it is difficult to apply the concept of ideal mental health from one culture to another