"Wholesome mental health is a state of flow, a combination of well-being, groundedness, resilience, balance in relationships, boundaries, self-esteem, and an unconditional assent to the givens of life. We experience such mental health in many ways. Here are some prominent examples: We do what it takes to fulfill our physical and psychological goals of surviving and thriving. We have a sense of self-worth. We generally have peace of mind and openness of heart. We trust our abilities and our inner resources. We are capable of coping with the stresses of daily life resiliently."
"We can flow with our ever-changing circumstances, feelings, and moods. We align ourselves with reality rather than illusion. We make peace with our past. We recognize our triggers and do not fall prey to inappropriate reactions to them. We see through and deal with our own self-generated anxieties. Our fears do not stop or drive us. We can work effectively both alone and with others."
"We can balance work and play. We can put off immediate gratification in favor of long-term goals. We are assertive enough to ask for what we want, express our feelings, and stand up for what we believe in. We live in accord with our own deepest needs, values, and wishes rather than those of others. We are free of inhibition, hiding, or escaping, especially through addictions. We are able to respect the boundaries of others and preserve our own while remaining flexible. We have the capacity to trust others when appropriate. We are trustworthy in our relationships. We are able to enter an intimate relationship and be effective in it. We work on conflicts that may arise in ourselves and our relationships, or we seek professional help to do so. We tame our ego, and we act respectfully and cooperatively with others."
Wholesome mental health is a state of flow combining well-being, groundedness, resilience, balanced relationships, healthy boundaries, self-esteem, and acceptance of life's givens. Core indicators include fulfilling physical and psychological needs, having self-worth, peace of mind, trust in inner resources, and resilience to daily stress. Emotional flexibility enables adaptation to changing circumstances, recognition of triggers, and management of anxieties and fears. Interpersonal functioning involves assertiveness, mutual trust, boundary respect, cooperation, and capacity for intimacy. Ongoing growth may involve addressing conflicts, seeking professional help when needed, and taming the ego to act respectfully and cooperatively.
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