Deviation from ideal mental health

• what is the definition of Deviation from ideal mental health?

  Abnormality is viewed as not meeting the criteria for ideal mental health, so any deviation from what is considered normal is classed as abnormal
• what are the Characteristics of ideal mental health (as proposed by Jahoda, 1955)?

  • Positive attitude towards oneself
  • Self-actualisation (being motivated to fulfil your full potential)
  • Autonomy
  • Resisting stress
  • Accurate perception of reality
  • Environmental mastery
• An absence of any of these characteristics indicates individuals as being abnormal