Analysis

The Rand Mental Health Inventory (MHI) is an assessment tool designed to measure individuals’ mental health. The MHI includes various subscales that evaluate the emotional, psychological, and social dimensions of mental health, providing an overall estimate of psychological well-being.

Objective

The main objective of the MHI is to assess individuals’ mental health. It helps in understanding how different factors affect mental health and can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, as well as to develop mental health support programs.

Scoring

The MHI consists of 38 questions covering five key dimensions of mental health: General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Impulse Control, and Support from Others. Responses are scored on a 6-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (never) to 6 (always). The total scores for each dimension are obtained by summing the scores of the individual items and then converted to a scale of 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate better mental health and well-being.

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