Characteristics of People With Good Mental Health
National Association for Mental Health
- They feel comfortable about themselves.
- The are not bowled over by their own emotions, by their fears, anger, love, jealousy, guilt or worries.
- They can take life's disappointments in their stride.
- They have a tolerant, easy going attitude toward themselves as well as others; they can laugh at themselves.
- They neither under estimate nor over estimate their abilities.
- They can accept their own shortcomings.
- They have self-respect.
- They get satisfaction from the simple everyday pleasures.
- They feel right about other people.
- They are able to give love and to consider the interest of others.
- They have personal relationships that are satisfying and lasting.
- They expect to like and trust others, and take it for granted that others will like and trust them.
- They respect the many differences they find in people.
- They do not push people around nor do they allow themselves to be pushed around.
- They can feel they are a part of a group.
- They feel a sense of responsibility to their nieghbors and fellow men.
- They meet the demands of life.
- They do something about their problems as they arise.
- They accept their responsibilities.
- They shape their environment whenever possible; they adjust to it whenever necessary.
- They plan ahead but do not fear the future.
- They welcome new experiences and new ideas.
- They make use of their natural capacities.
- They set realistic goals for themselves.
- They are able to think for themselves and make their own decisions.
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