Seven Factors and Four Cornerstones of Sustainable Development,                                  Health and Well-Being, 7x4-Field

Juhani Heiska 
(University of Tampere, Finland)

Abstract: The objective of the study is to narrow the gap between theory and practice in mental health work — both in terms of its implementation and development.
   By analyzing over one thousand scientific studies on reasons of mental malaise, mental disorder and negative deviant behaviour, by studying and monitoring practical mental health work and by the use of factor analyses, there was formed a 7x4-field.
   The first group of categories in the 7x4-field consists of the following factors: (1) types of lonelinesses, (2) models, (3) stresses and challenges, (4) punishments/disappointments, (5) losses, (6) avoidances/copings and (7) changes in life situations.
  The second group of categories consists of the following cornerstones which are oriented towards the aforementioned factors: (1) human relations, (2) bodily functions/physical activity and exercise, (3) rational actions and behaviour, (4) irrational actions and behaviour, philosophical activities (e.g., religion, ideologies, art).
By cross tabulating the aforementioned categories, there are formed 28 cells which can also be used as separate groups. The categories are further divided into over 250 smaller subclasses, which include about a thousand scientific studies. The 28 cells form also units which function individually, for example, losses in human relations.
As an outcome, the developed 7x4-field is suited for many kinds of preventive and anticipating mental health work, as well as in the studying of the reasons of mental malaise, mental disorder and negative deviant behaviour. In addition, it can be used in teacher education and schools. The 7x4-field can also be described as a tool for the identification of reasons and causes of behaviour.
    It is to be noted that that many famous painter artists, and even poets, have probably subconsciously described the cells of the 7x4-field. Examples of this are given in the study.

Key words: preventive mental health work, taxonomy, overall view in education, 7x4-field