Deviation from ideal mental health 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyAbnormalityA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Rosiem2102Created on: 18-12-18 11:52 Deviation from ideal mental health Jahoda We have no symptoms or distress We are rational and can percieve ourselves accurately We self-actualise We can cope with stress We have a realistic view of the world We have good self-esteem and lack guilt We are independent of other people We can successfully work, love and enjoy our leisure. There is some overlap from DIM and FFA. 1 of 4 It is a comprehensive definition Covers a broad range of criteria for mental health Probably covers most of the reasons why someone would seek help from mental health services or be referred for help. Good tool for thinking about mental health. 2 of 4 Cultural relativism Specific to western european and north american cultures (culture bound) Emphasis on personal achievement and concept of self-actualisation could be considered self-indulgent. Much of the world may see independence from other people as a bad thing. Traits typical as individualist cultures. 3 of 4 It sets an unrealistically high standard for menta Very few of us attain Jahoda's criteria Probably none of us achieve all of them at the same time. This approach would see most of us as abnormal. Makes it clear to people the benefits of seeking treatment. 4 of 4
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