Mental Health Inventory

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Mental Health Inventory – MHI

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Description: This inventory is designed to assess various aspects of mental health. It comprises items that gauge an individual’s self-perception, emotional regulation, decision-making abilities, social interactions, and overall functioning.

Subscales: The inventory is intended to measure the following six dimensions of mental health:

  1. Positive Self-Evaluation: Refers to an individual’s positive view of themselves.

  2. Perception of Reality: Measures an individual’s ability to see situations accurately.

  3. Integration of Personality: Assesses the coherence and balance within an individual’s personality.

  4. Autonomy: Evaluates the degree to which an individual is self-governing and independent.

  5. Group-Oriented Attitudes: Measures how well an individual relates to and operates within their social groups.

  6. Environmental Mastery: Pertains to an individual’s sense of competency and control over their surroundings.

Response Options:
Participants should respond to each item according to how frequently they experience the described situation:

  • Never

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Always

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Items:

# Item Subscale Response Options
1 I feel lack of confidence. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
2 I get excited very easily. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
3 I am not able to take quick decision on any subject. Autonomy Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
4 I have affection and attachment with my neighbors. Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
5 I mould myself according to circumstances. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
6 I feel that I am losing self-respect. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
7 I use to worry even about trivial matters for a long time. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
8 I am not able to take decision about my next step. Autonomy Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
9 I hesitate in meeting with others. Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
10 I do my duty well even in adverse circumstances. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
11 I feel that I am not able to fully utilize my abilities in performing my different duties. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
12 In adverse circumstances‚ I act without keeping in view of the real facts. Perception of Reality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
13 I feel irritation. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
14 I feel to be insecure. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
15 I am much worried about my responsibilities. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
16 I feel depressed/ dejected. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
17 I play important role in social ceremonies. Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
18 I utilize my relations even in difficult times. Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
19

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I feel that my relations with others are not satisfactory.

 Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
20 My responsibilities are like burden to me. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
21 I suffer from inferiority complex. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
22 I am an used to be lost in world of imagination. Perception of Reality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
23 I am an anxious about my future. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
24 My friends/relatives remain ready to help me in the difficult times. Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
25 I make definite plans about my future. Autonomy Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
26 I am engaged even by the slightest unfavorable talks. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
27 I take decision easily even in difficult circumstances. Autonomy Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
28 I am not able to behave in such a way as my friends expect from me. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
29 I am satisfied with most of the aspects of my life. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
30 My friends and colleagues have respect for me. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
31 My confidence varies highly in quantity. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
32 I am always ready to fight the problems. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
33 I make impressions about people or issues even in absence of facts and grounds. Perception of Reality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
34 I am not able to concentrate fully on my works. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
35 I feel inclined towards the opposite sex. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
36 I solve my problems myself. Autonomy Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
37 I fully cooperate in the important functions of my community. Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
38

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I am perplexed with my contradictory thoughts.

 Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
39 I take decisions on the basis of facts even though they are contrary to my community. Autonomy Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
40 I am not able to continue any task for long. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
41 I feel myself secured amidst my friends / group. Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
42 I do not become hopeless even when I fail. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
43 I consider myself useful for society. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
44 I aspire for something without having in view of my short comings. Perception of Reality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
45 I do not get influenced even by reasonable arguments. Perception of Reality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
46 I am not able to take such decision as I want to take. Autonomy Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
47 I am afraid of imaginary calamities. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
48 I feel that this world is a place good enough for passing life. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
49 I feel full of enthusiasm to think that I will certainly achieve my objects. Positive Self-Evaluation Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
50 I do not get disappointed with the common worries of daily life. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
51 My mood changes momentarily. Integration of Personality Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
52 I myself decide what and how I should do. Autonomy Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
53 I feel that my intimacy with my group community increasing gradually. Group-Oriented Attitudes Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always
54 I feel pleasure in taking responsibilities. Environmental Mastery Never / Sometimes / Most of the time / Always

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Reliability Coefficients for Subscales:

  • Positive self-evaluation (.75)

  • Perception of reality (.71)

  • Integration of personality (.72)

  • Autonomy (.72)

  • Group-oriented attitudes (.74)

  • Environmental mastery (.73)

Source:

  • Jagadish, S. and Srivastava, A. K. (1983). Manual for mental health inventory, published by Manovaigyanik Parikshan Sansthan, Varanasi.

  • Jagdish, A & Srivastva, A.K (1995). Mental health Inventory, Monovaigyanik Prakashan Sansthan, Varanasi.

  • This instrument can also be found at: http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/bitstream/1/81602/1/th9578.pdf

Notes:

  • The subscale categorization of each item is based on the information provided.

  • The reliability coefficients are included to provide a measure of the consistency of the subscales.

Cite this article

mohammad looti (2026). Mental Health Inventory. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/mental-health-inventory/

mohammad looti. "Mental Health Inventory." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 23 Apr. 2026, https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/mental-health-inventory/.

mohammad looti. "Mental Health Inventory." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 2026. https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/mental-health-inventory/.

mohammad looti (2026) 'Mental Health Inventory', PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Available at: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/mental-health-inventory/.

[1] mohammad looti, "Mental Health Inventory," PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, vol. X, no. Y, ص Z-Z, April, 2026.

mohammad looti. Mental Health Inventory. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. 2026;vol(issue):pages.

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  3. Non-Heterosexist Mental Health Organizational Climate Scale (NHMHOCS)
  4. Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHC-SF)
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  6. Mental Health Recovery Measure (MHRM)
  7. Ohio Mental Health Consumer Outcomes System (OMHCOS)
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  9. Attitudes Towards Mental Health Problems
  10. Community Mental Health Psychologist Survey
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