HIST 3791 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1.2: Mental Status Examination, Aphasia, Hemispatial Neglect
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20% of canadians personally experience a diagnosis of mental illness. 1/3 are expected to experience a mental health problem in their life. Factors that influence mental health: emotional problems, social network, community (employment, education, housing) No one circumstance influences mental health it"s a series of factors. Huge issue w/ immigrant groups and aboriginals. Mental health capacity to feel, think, express emotions, & behave in ways to enhance personal capacity to manage challenges, adapt, and enjoy life. It is an ongoing state of well-being where the individual realizes their abilities, cope w. normal stressors of life, work productively, and contribute meaningfully to the community. Indicators of mental health = balance in all aspects of life social, physical, spiritual, economic, & mental. Optimal mental health entails satisfaction w/in work, caring relationships, & self. Factors include: physical environment, genetics, biology, culture, socioeconomic status.
