The Standards of Men's Mental Health

Experts believe that anyone who responds positively to events or activities beneficial to mental health is psychologically healthy. As men who support families and communities, if you can frequently measure your words and actions against this standard in your daily life, your mental health will surely be sound. Mental health is a continuous psychological state in which individuals possess good adaptability, vitality, and the ability to unleash their own capabilities and potential. It cannot be detected through instruments, so having a standard for evaluating mental health can better grasp a healthy psychological state. For men, who bear more pressure and responsibility, this standard is even more necessary. Experts analyze that the core of the standard for mental health is: anyone who responds positively to events or activities beneficial to mental health is psychologically healthy. The field of psychology believes that there are no individuals who completely meet the standard for mental health, but mental health is always the direction people strive towards. As men who support families and communities, if you can frequently measure your words and actions against this standard in your daily life, your mental health will surely be sound.

Understanding Oneself

There is always one person who lives with us, and that person is ourselves—our self. Confucius once said, "He who knows himself is enlightened; he who knows others is wise." Only by understanding and accepting ourselves can we be truly happy and healthy. Understanding our strengths helps us clarify our developmental direction, while understanding our shortcomings helps us make fewer mistakes and avoid attempting things beyond our abilities.

Facing Reality

We may not have been born into a wealthy family; our work may not be entirely satisfactory; our partners may not all be capable and considerate; our children may not all be bright and obedient; we may also be experiencing setbacks and hardships... However, only by facing and accepting all of these can we have the possibility of change. Only by recognizing and accepting reality, can we make progress and gain more.

People live in a society composed of others, just as fish live in water. Without others and their help, people cannot survive. According to psychologists, around 80% of life's troubles are related to one's social environment. Criticizing others, easily getting angry with others, infringing on others' interests, and not paying attention to the boundaries of interpersonal relationships will bring endless troubles to oneself.