The Positive Mental Health Instrument, developed by the Institute of Mental Health (Singapore), is a validated self-report scale designed to measure overall well-being in a holistic way. Unlike tools that focus only on symptoms of distress, the PMH Instrument emphasizes protective factors and strengths that support resilience and flourishing.

• 🧠 Domains measured: general coping, emotional support, spirituality, interpersonal skills, personal growth/autonomy, and positive emotions.

• 🌏 Cultural relevance: Created and validated in a multi-ethnic Asian population, making it especially useful in diverse educational and community settings.

• 🎯 Purpose: Provides a structured way to assess well-being for research, wellness programs, and institutional initiatives.

Reference to cite: Vaingankar JA, Subramaniam M, Chong SA, Abdin E, Orlando Edelen M, Picco L, Lim YW, Phua MY, Chua BY, Tee JYS, Sherbourne C. The Positive Mental Health Instrument: Development and validation of a culturally relevant scale in a multi-ethnic Asian population. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2011; 9:92.