deviation from ideal mental health Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is deviation from ideal mental health?
A
when someone does not meet a set of criteria for ‘good’ mental health
2
Q
who came up with the criteria?
A
Marie Jahoda
3
Q
what are the 6 criteria for ideal mental health?
A
4
Q
+ ao3 - comprehensive list
A
comprehensive set of symptoms, allows people to identify whether they may be abnormal and seek targeted help depending on which criteria they are failing to meet
5
Q
- ao3 : cultural differences
A
criteria may not be generalisable, very westernised criteria, e.g. different values placed on independence. concept of ideal mental health may differ between cultures
