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Mental Health And Hygiene — Chapter Summary

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

Summary of Mental Health And Hygiene for NIOS Class 10 Psychology. Key concepts: Mental health is one component, Mental hygiene is the art and Mental ill.

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Overview

Mental health is a part of health and is linked with emotional and behavioural adjustment. It means keeping a balance between needs, desires, aspirations, attitudes, and the external environment. Mental hygiene is the art of developing, maintaining, and promoting the behavioural, emotional, and soci

Key Concepts

Mental health is one component

Mental health is one component of health. It is a state of emotional and behavioural adjustment, with harmony between needs, desires, aspirations, att

Mental hygiene is the art

Mental hygiene is the art of developing, maintaining, and promoting the behavioural, emotional, and social skills needed to sustain good mental health

Mental ill

Mental ill-health is the absence of the qualities of positive mental health. A person may show negative feelings and attitudes about others.

Mental illness is a broad term

Mental illness is a broad term for disorders of behaviour caused by faulty perception, emotion, thinking, and attitude. Such individuals face difficul

Self

Self-concept is the total awareness about oneself, including feelings, beliefs, and values. Self-esteem is the evaluative part of self, meaning a pers

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the meaning of mental health and mental hygiene.
  • Distinguish mental health from mental ill-health and mental illness.
  • Identify signs of poor mental health.
  • Describe behaviours that promote good health.
  • Understand basic strategies of time management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Mental Health And Hygiene for NIOS Class 10 Psychology?
Key topics in Mental Health And Hygiene include Concepts of Mental Health and Mental Hygiene, Mental Ill-health and Mental Illness, Signs of Poor Mental Health, Behaviours That Sustain Good Health. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Mental Health And Hygiene for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 63 practice questions on Mental Health And Hygiene. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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