Mental health-心理健康

1、mental health,kong lina,in daily life, we are more concerned about physical health than mental health. however, do you realize the importance of our mental health?,mental health describes either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder. from perspectives of the

2、 discipline of positive psychology, mental health may include an individuals ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. mental health is an expression of emotions and signifies a successful adaptation to a range of demands.,de

3、finition,how to keep psychologically healthy,the most prominent three causes are: 1.social factors which are mainly constituted by high pressure, traumatic experiences, indifferent relationship between others； 2.the inherited traits，which had certain effect in some mental illness, like schizophrenia

4、, manic depression; 3.the patient own factors, some body diseases may lead to disturbances in the brains function.,the causes of mental health problems,1.know our family well to see if there are family histories of a specific mental illness. if it does, take action to see a psychologist regularly. 2

5、. keep ourselves mentally and emotionally healthy. 3. address traumatic events. when you get into stressful situation, you can discuss with friends, family members or a counselor.,how to avoid getting mental disorders?,how to avoid getting mental disorders?,the theme for mental health week 2012 isce

6、lebrate, connect, grow.,celebrating the positiveevents in your life, as well as the strengths and values that have helped you through more challenging times. connecting with others by paying attention to your close relationships, or by reaching out and making new friends. growing: expanding your horizons and trying something new that creates meaning and purpose for you.,1) ordinary people by judith guest 2) girl interrupted by susanna kaysen 3) the bell jar by sylvia plath 4) one flew over the cuckoos nest by ken kesey 5) prozac nation by eli