Chapter 6
Mental Health and Hygiene
1. What is mental health?
Answer: Mental health is the process of adapting to different environments while maintaining overall physical and mental health.
2. Give a definition of mental health.
Answer: Mental health is defined by psychologist J.S. A. According to Hadfield, 'Mental health is the full and audible function of the whole personality'
3. What is mental health science?
Answer: Mental health science studies the mental health of a person and the various aspects associated with it. The main objective of mental health science is to develop a balanced personality and promote healthy integration into society.
4. The Write a definition of mental health science.
Answer: According to J. A. Hadfield, mental health science is defined as, " Mental health science is concerned with the maintenance of mental health and the prevention of mental illness.
5. What was the name of the book written by Clifford Bears?
Clifford Bears wrote a book called ' A mind that found itself
6. What did mental health science study in the first place?
Answer: Initially, mental health science studied mental disorders.
7. Write down two purposes of mental health science.
Answer: The two objectives of mental health science are:
(1) Develop an appropriate sense of the living relationships between personality development and life experiences.
(2) To take action to prevent and improve the mental health of individuals and groups.
8. Write about two scopes of mental health science.
Answer: Two areas of mental health science are discussed below -
9. List four characteristics of a mentally healthy person.
Answer: The four qualities of a mentally healthy person are:
(1) Adjusts healthily to new environments without any obstacles.
(2) Can self-evaluate.
(3) They mature intellectually and emotionally.
(4) Relates healthily to a changing society.
10. Fill in the blanks
(a) Mental health is the function of full and complete development.
(b) Healthy harmony maintains health and well-being.
( c ) wrote the autobiography A mind that found itself
Answer: Keyford Bears.
(d) The purpose of mental health science is preservation and cure.
(e) Switzer was the first person to clearly define mental health science.
(f) The National Committee on Mental Health Sciences was formed in
11. Write down the nature of mental health science.
Answer: The nature of mental health science is:
(1) Mental health science is a dynamic concept.
(2) Mental health science is a developing and scientific field.
(3) There can be no mental health without good physical health.
(4) Mental health and physical health are not the same thing.
(5) Different from mental health sciences, ethics, morals, etc.
(6) Mental health science is particularly involved in the prevention of mental illness and the preservation of mental health of individuals.
(7) Mental health does not mean complete freedom from mental illness.
12. Describe the functions of mental health science.
Answer: The functions of mental health science are described below:
(1) Diagnostic and therapeutic functions: Mental health science performs various diagnostic and therapeutic functions related to mental illness, maladjustment, mental instability, mental disorders, mental problems, abnormalities etc. of the individual.
(2) Preventive action : Mental health science performs preventive action against mental illness, maladjustment problems, mental disorders, etc. Mental health science takes appropriate measures to solve these problems and helps people to live happy and beautiful lives by freeing their body and mind from disease.
(3) Conservative/Safety Functions: The conservative functions of mental health science seek the welfare development of both individuals and society. Standard health science can provide an environment in which individuals can lead healthy, beautiful and happy lives with balance in mind and contribute to the development of society.
13. Briefly state the principles of mental health science.
Answer: The principles of mental health science are briefly discussed below:
(1) Adjustment to one's own self: Mental health science helps a person to become better acquainted with his or her own 'being' or 'soul' Mental health science plays a special role in formulating necessary policies on the development of individual balance, self-regulation, self-aspiration, self-development, etc.
(2) Adaptation to the environment: Mental health is closely related to the principles of meeting one's own needs, emotional training, interest in good health, desire for work, socialization, adaptation to life's doubts and obstacles, understanding or accepting others Helps in adjustment.
(3) Curative Principle of Mental Health: According to this principle, mental health science provides appropriate treatment to individuals regarding mental illness, mental distress, anxiety, illness, etc. and guides them back to normal life.
(4) Preventive policy for mental disorders: This policy provides knowledge about various social and personal factors of maladjustment, needs, aspirations, motivations, doubts, intentions, fatigue, frustration etc. of the individual.
(5) Mental Life Preservation Principle: On the basis of this principle, psychological science is concerned with the full development of the individual, emotional maturity, emotional stability, healthy body and mind, personal and social security, etc.
14. Briefly write about the role of schools in mental health.
Answer: We can never live a peaceful life without good mental health. Therefore, schools should pay special attention to the health of the future citizens of our society. Systematic knowledge of health and health sciences is needed to get rid of mental illness. Knowledge of health and health sciences provides knowledge of the measures to be taken to cure mental illness. For all this, the school plays the following roles:
(1) Schools assist the human child in the development of psychophysical strengths, abilities and qualities;
(2) helps in realizing the value of healthy mental health;
(3) helps in understanding the problems of mental life;
(4) to promote the development of personality traits and strengths;
(5) helps to empower all people emotionally;
15. Mention two areas that schools should focus on in mental health care.
Answer: The following are two issues that the school of mental health should focus on : Teachers should have a strong emotional balance. To stabilize the minds of the students
2. 2. Teachers should always have a democratic attitude. His role is that of a friend, a philosopher
16. Briefly describe the impact of the home on mental health.
Answer: The impact of the home on mental health is briefly described below: The home is where children live together with their parents, siblings, brothers and other family members. Everyone in the household faces new situations in terms of needs, feelings, behaviour, attitudes, etc. If parents do not have the necessary knowledge, awareness and attention, the mental health of their children is affected. Excessive affection, indifference, neglect, authoritarian attitudes, reprimands, lack of discipline, etc. also cause mental distress in children. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the various needs of their children in physical, mental, emotional and other aspects and facilitate their development. Children can gain knowledge and skills from a variety of experiences in the home environment. For this, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to make the home environment happy, healthy and appropriate.
Some of the responsibilities of the family in protecting the mental health of the child are as follows:
1. Attention should be paid to the overall development of the child.
2. Try to meet the various needs of the child.
3. Try to solve the child's problems with love.
4. The Try to meet the needs of the child's curious mind.
5. Discipline and moral environment should be created in the home.
6. Children's fears, anger, violence, etc. should be resolved in a reasonable manner.
17. Briefly write about the role of parents in mental health care.
Answer: The impact of the home on mental health is briefly described below: The home is where children live together with their parents, siblings, brothers and other family members. Everyone in the household faces new situations in terms of needs, feelings, behaviour, attitudes, etc. If parents do not have the necessary knowledge, awareness and attention, the mental health of their children is affected. Excessive affection, indifference, neglect, authoritarian attitudes, reprimands, lack of discipline, etc. also cause mental distress in children. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the various needs of their children in physical, mental, emotional and other aspects and facilitate their development. Children can gain knowledge and skills from a variety of experiences in the home environment. For this, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to make the home environment happy, healthy and appropriate.
18. Briefly describe the role of the family in mental health care.
Answer: The impact of the home on mental health is briefly described below: The home is where children live together with their parents, siblings, brothers and other family members. Everyone in the household faces new situations in terms of needs, feelings, behaviour, attitudes, etc. If parents do not have the necessary knowledge, awareness and attention, the mental health of their children is affected. Excessive affection, indifference, neglect, authoritarian attitudes, reprimands, lack of discipline, etc. also cause mental distress in children. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the various needs of their children in physical, mental, emotional and other aspects and facilitate their development. Children can gain knowledge and skills from a variety of experiences in the home environment. For this, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to make the home environment happy, healthy and appropriate.
19. Discuss the scope of mental health science.
Answer: The scope of mental health science is very broad. Mental health science helps to understand the causes of mental disorders or mental agitation. Knowledge of mental health science can help us understand the causes of mental illness. Mental health science helps in learning about conservative ways to overcome mental problems. Knowledge of mental health science is especially important for taking appropriate measures to get rid of all forms of mental disorders. It also helps in understanding the importance of good mental health.
Through knowledge of mental health science, the process of personality development can also be better understood. Knowledge of mental health science also helps in understanding the ways and processes of systematic personality development. Knowledge of mental health science can be used to learn about the importance and process of personality development through well-adjusted processes. Knowledge of mental health science can also help us understand the process of adjustment. Mental health science studies the various mechanisms of action, ie mental or defense mechanisms, that are taken to relieve mental tension or conflict or to maintain stable mental health through the process of adjustment. Such measures include repression, inhibition, enlightenment, descent, change, upgradation, rationalization, etc. Mental health science is related to all the adjustment processes that are important for good mental health. Overall, the scope of mental health science is deeply related to the development of systematic mental life and the process of personality development.
20. Write a brief:
a. The concept of mental health.
Answer: In a general sense, psychology is the discipline of the laws and regulations of mental health. Mental health science studies the health of a person's mind and the various aspects associated with it. The main objective of mental health science is to help individuals develop a balanced personality and integrate healthily into society. In other words, mental health is a subject that allows a person to develop a personality and integrate harmoniously into society by following certain rules or conditions.
b. The meaning of mental health science.
Answer: Mental health is the process of adapting to different environments while maintaining overall physical and mental health. Mental health enables a person to face complex situations fully and healthily. Mental health helps a person to adapt to different problems and develop their own strengths
c. Objectives of mental health science.
Answer: The objectives of mental health science are:
(1) Develop an appropriate sense of the living relationships between personality development and life experiences.
(2) To take action to prevent and improve the mental health of individuals and groups.
(3) Treatment of mental illness.
(4) Maintain mental health.
(5) Provide treatment for mental illness.
d. Characteristics of mentally healthy people.
Answer: The characteristics of a mentally healthy person are -
(1) Adjusts healthily to new environments without any obstacles.
(2) Can self-evaluate.
(3) They mature intellectually and emotionally.
(4) Relates healthily to a changing society.
