| Revista INFAD 2012 |
ISSN EDICIÓN EN PAPEL: 0214-9877 |
| Nº1, Vol. 4, pp. 135-144 | doi: en trámite |
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Saúde mental e desenvolvimento pessoal positivo.
Mariana Portocarrero Maia de Carvalho / Maria da Luz Bernardes Rodrigues Vale Dias. pp. 135-144
Abstract
In this article a new approach to mental health, which addresses positive self development, is discussed. To start, pathogenic and salutogenic perspectives of mental health are presented in respect to its historical and cultural roots. Recognizing the role that Positive Psychology has been playing on the study of positive health, the two continua model of mental health and mental illness explored by Corey Keyes (Keyes, 2002, 2005; Westerhof & Keyes, 2010) is highlighted. To under-stand the criteria within the mental health model, the importance of well-being (emotion well-being, psychological well-being and social well-being) and flourishing for attaining complete mental health are clarified. An approach to prevent and treat mental illness, so as to protect and promote mental health, is considered the key-point for addressing human potential development.
Keywords: mental health; well-being; mental health promotion; positive development;
