Review on Definitions of Mental Health and Related Concepts

Abstract

Since the mid-20 century, the understanding of mental health went through a transformation that diverted people's focus from illness to wellness and form the simple requirement of getting rid of illness to the desire of comprehensive positive mental function. Followed this standard, the determinants of mental health and illness have been reevaluated and supplemented. In this article, some newfound valuable influence factors would be mentioned to discuss the definition of mental health in a more comprehensive way. With the analysis of their impact on mental health a more feasible conclusion is expected.