LESson 1 - Mental Health
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental State Chart
Mental State
Possible Reaction
Intervention Needed
Mental Wellbeing
Content and
comfortable with the
current situation
No intervention is
needed
Mental Distress
Emotional reaction:
upset, sad,
angry, frustrated,
disappointed, worried
The emotional reaction
may subside in a short
time, talking to friends
or family may help
Mental Health Problem
Very strong emotional
and physical reaction:
Grieving, despair,
anxious, hopelessness,
anguish
Help can be obtained
by talking to a close
family member, trusted
adult, or school
counselor
Mental Illness
Depression, anxiety,
social phobia,
delusions, suicidal
ideation
Requires therapeutic
intervention from a
professional
Adapted from The Inter-Relationship of Mental Health States, as presented by Dr. Kutcher