Coping with Mental Health

Characteristics of People with Good Mental Health

They Feel Comfortable about Themselves

• They 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 towards 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 feel able to deal with most situations that come their way.
• They get satisfaction from the simple, every day pleasures.

They Feel Right About Other People:

• They are able to give love and to consider the interest of others.
• They have had 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 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 neighbors and fellow men.

They Are Able to 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.
• They put their best effort into what they do, and get satisfaction out of doing it.