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Mental health is a concept that refers to a human individual's emotional and psychological well-being. Merriam-Webster defines mental health as "A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life."
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no one "official" definition of mental health. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how "mental health" is defined. In general, most experts agree that "mental health" and "mental illness" are not opposites. In other words, the absence of a recognized mental disorder is not necessarily an indicator of mental health.
One way to think about mental health is by looking at how effectively and successfully a person functions. Feeling capable and competent; being able to handle normal levels of stress, maintain satisfying relationships, and lead an independent life; and being able to "bounce back," or recover from difficult situations, are all signs of mental health.
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Charged Iraqi Father May Need Mental-Health Exam http://bit.ly/4nrwqZ
J_JHealth (Jerry Johnson) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:27:08 -0000
Charged Iraqi Father May Need Mental-Health Exam http://bit.ly/4nrwqZ
Snowed in today - taking 'elete' to keep me sane - the magnesium is excellent for mental health.
eletewater (Adrian Shaw) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:26:22 -0000
Snowed in today - taking 'elete' to keep me sane - the magnesium is excellent for mental health.
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Charged Iraqi Father
Association of General Hospital Psychiatric Services - Provides a co-ordinated and effective voice on issues relevant to the delivery of psychiatric services, and represents general hospitals and schedule 1 facilities across Ontario.
Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Division - A non-profit organization, acting as an advocacy group for health care policy and includes family support, housing, mental competency issues, and hospitalization.
Meta Description: [ Find out more about the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, including what we do and how to support our work. ]
Children's Mental Health Ontario - Promotes environments that support positive mental health and quality children's mental health services.
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Dr. Dan Dalton - Offers psychological and counselling services. Information about counsellors and psychologists located across the province.
Meta Description: [ Frequently asked questions regarding Dr. Dan Dalton Psychological and Counselling Services ]
Lillian Yee-Stewart - Shares the story of a seven-year journey from crisis, grief and depression to healing.
New Path Foundation - Offers help to children, youth, and their families with family issues and includes links to legislation and research and mental health services. Also lists volunteer opportunities.
Parents For Children's Mental Health - Provides advocacy, education, and peer support for parents with children who have mental health problems in Ontario. Lists its activities and programs, including the Quilt of Honour.
Meta Description: [ Are you and your family dealing with a child experiencing emotional, behavioural, psychological or social problems? Is your child dealing with depression, drug abuse, rages, destructive behaviour or suicidal thoughts? Need Help? This Website is hosted by parents who have had or who are currently ... ]
Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) - Help for individuals and communities with gambling issues, including information, awareness, prevention, professional development and research. Includes descriptions of services, news and reports, and list of events.
Meta Description: [ The Responsible Gambling Council helps individuals and communities
address gambling in a healthy and responsible way, with a strong emphasis on
the prevention of gambling related problems. ]
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Stress and Injury Associates - Provides counseling for post traumatic stress, from offices in Walkerton and Bracebridge.
The Ontario Mental Health Foundation - An agency of the province of Ontario, supporting mental health research by providing funding to a number of programs. Includes submission guidelines, funding projects, application forms and related links.
Meta Description: [ The Foundation is an agency of the province of Ontario. It supports mental health research by providing funding to a number of programs. Download grants and fellowships applications from the web site. ]
Working in Mental Health in Ontario - Lists job postings and student placement opportunities from the community mental health service providers in Ontario, sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
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