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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