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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Good news: I am hoping to lay my Draft Mental Health Order next week, following the positive response of Commons Welsh Affairs committee
JonMorganAM (Jonathan Morgan AM) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:29:39 -0000
Good news: I am hoping to lay my Draft Mental Health Order next week, following the positive response of Commons Welsh Affairs committee
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@SECalgaryNews Mental health people didn't ask to see my gas bills but others from Direct Energy have saying they would save me admin fees

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