Indicators of mental well-being

Mental Well-being 1 Minute

The mental health of an individual can be in either a positive or a negative state. Here are some of the signs associated with each type of mental state:

Positive mental well-being indicators Negative mental well-being indicators
  • Consistent in behavior
  • Social (but can still spend time alone in an enjoyable manner)
  • Capable of accepting criticism
  • Capable of expressing emotions and ideas
  • Sense of gratitude
  • Change in personality
  • Social isolation or withdrawal
  • Mood swings/changes
  • Risky (and out of character) behavior
  • Loss of appetite
  • Illogical
  • Anxiety or constant feeling of nervousness
  • Higher levels of sensitivity
  • Concentration troubles
  • Less participation in school, work and other important activities
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Substance abuse

These are just a few of the many indicators used to determine the mental well-being of an individual. As you can see, I listed a larger amount of indicators relating to a negative state of mind. This is because I find it extremely important to be able to recognize mental health issues among either yourself or those around you. If mental health conditions are not treated or acknowledged quickly, it could have long lasting impacts on one’s physical health as well.

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