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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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Amanda the Panda - Provides support to grieving children and their families. Includes a list of services, support groups, camp information and forms, volunteer opportunities and a support library. Located in Des Moines.
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Arc of North Central Iowa - The Arc, formerly Association for Retarded Citizens, is a non profit organization committed to the welfare of families who have children or adults with mental retardation.
Meta Description: [ The Arc (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens) is a non profit organization. We are funded by charitable contributions and United Way dollars ]
Central Iowa Psychological Services - Features an introduction to psychotherapy, overview of therapists, services provided, fees, locations and maps. Based in West Des Moines and Ames.
Cornerstone Brief Therapy - Offering counseling for adults, children, couples and families. Includes details of services, staff profiles, resources and contact information. Located in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Meta Description: [ Counseling for adults, children, couples and family located in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa. ]
Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - Iowa government resource and information on mental health and developmental disabilities.
Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association - Iowa's resource for mental health counselors, including IMHCA membership information, legislative updates, and relicensure information.
Iowa Psychological Association - State affiliate of the American Psychological Association. Includes details of membership, directory, publications, events, student membership and links.
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