deviation from ideal mental health

• occurs when someone does not meet a set of criteria for good mental health
• marie jahoda’s criteria for good mental health

  • no symptoms of distress
  • accurate perception of ourselves
  • having a realistic view of the world
  • good at coping with stress
  • having a good self esteem
  • loving and enjoying our leisure
• X sets unrealistic high standard for mental health
• X culturally bound - specific to western culture
• ✔️ covers a broad range of criteria