Being Human

Following its establishment as a science in the later half of the 1800’s, psychology has sought to understand the human psyche and its consequence to his condition. More recent in development like the establishment of Freud’s psychoanalytic school and Jung’s analytic psychology have both emphasized the people are more than what they readily appear to be. Both schools are the most prevalent precepts of current therapeutic methods.

The human condition encompasses the person and the environment by which he exists and how it affects him. Studies have shown that there is patient-centered programs that recognize and consider the quality of life of mental health patients have gained popularity. There are further studies being conducted to assess the effectiveness of these types of programs: existing data is not yet considered conclusive to judge the effectiveness of the programs. However, the consideration alone of the significance of life-conditions, impact of mental illness to the patient and close associations and access to life-opportunities should already be considered as progress from the older views regarding mental illness.

There is a significant relationship between mental health and the positivist manner by which researchers regarding it are now being conducted. This attitude has manifested itself not just in the fields of research but also has allowed the general public access to literature regarding mental health conditions. This has contributed to the earlier detection of conditions and subsequent care as well improved investigations in the field. This has had an overall positive effect on the condition and quality of life of not only those who have mental conditions but the whole of society as well.

Thus, to be able to understand and address the human condition, the person and his environment and their interaction together has to be considered. In line with this, mental health program should be able to address both these factors if they are to be able to truly to treat mental health illness.