Deviation from ideal mental health

• Who proposed the principles of ideal mental health?

  Jahoda
• What is a key characteristic of Jahoda's ideal mental health?

  Being capable of growth and development
• What does Jahoda's criteria focus on regarding mental health?

  Positive and desirable behaviors
• What are the strengths of Jahoda's criteria for ideal mental health?

  • Comprehensive and holistic stance
  • Focuses on positive behaviors
  • Covers various reasons for seeking help
  • Considers multiple factors affecting well-being
• Why is Jahoda's definition considered a strength in mental health assessment?

  It is holistic and covers a wide range of criteria
• What are the weaknesses of Jahoda's criteria for ideal mental health?

  • Unrealistic criteria for mental health
  • Everyone experiences stress at times
  • Difficult to meet all criteria simultaneously
  • High standards may cause worry about mental health
• What is a common situation where everyone experiences stress, according to the weaknesses of Jahoda's criteria?

  Grieving the death of a loved one
• What issue arises from the high standards set by Jahoda's criteria?

  It can cause worry about mental health
• What is a cultural relativism issue with Jahoda's criteria?

  • Criteria may be Western in origin
  • Emphasis on personal growth seen as self-centered
  • Difficult to identify abnormality universally
• How might Jahoda's emphasis on personal growth be viewed in collectivist cultures?

  As self-centered
• What does the phrase "it's ok to not be ok" imply in the context of mental health?

  It's normal to experience mental health struggles