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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From C-T: Mental-health provider Alpha Omega exits Madison, Mitchell & Yancey counties http://bit.ly/4FgGYE #WNChealth
tracyhyorth (tracyhyorth) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:01:04 -0000
From C-T: Mental-health provider Alpha Omega exits Madison, Mitchell & Yancey counties http://bit.ly/4FgGYE #WNChealth
RT @onesparrow: He didn't know what malinger meant but he was sure his mental health day didn't warrant losing his job as lighthouse keeper.
harrarp (Harry Arp) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:56:29 -0000
RT @onesparrow: He didn't know what malinger meant but he was sure his mental health day didn't warrant losing his job as lighthouse keeper.
Thats two in a week.. wats with footballers and health. mental & physical
sijojamesjohn (S.J) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:52:13 -0000
Thats two in a week.. wats with footballers and health. mental & physical
@lindawadman Since I just had a "mental health week," that might be a hard sell! :P
floatinglush (Floating Lush) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:47:23 -0000
@lindawadman Since I just had a "mental health week," that might be a hard sell! :P
I don't know how well lending my voice to DV will be because I want to change the mental health laws.
sparklingwolf (Nancy) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:46:20 -0000
I don't know how well lending my voice to DV will be because I want to change the mental health laws.
RT @MariaLisa HEALTHTIP of the day: Survey shows as few as 2 to 3 exercise sessions a week can boost mental, physical health.
Everett_Express (Everett Express ) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:39:58 -0000
RT @MariaLisa HEALTHTIP of the day: Survey shows as few as 2 to 3 exercise sessions a week can boost mental, physical health.

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