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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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Evidence-Based Counseling and Psychotherapy for an Aging Population: At a time when the mental health difficulti... http://t.co/aJYIBl04
Aleciaowz (Alecia Rustrian) Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:44 -0000
Evidence-Based Counseling and Psychotherapy for an Aging Population: At a time when the mental health difficulti... http://t.co/aJYIBl04
RT @doctorpreneur: 60% of premature deaths for people with mental health problems are due to preventable medical conditions #APAAM12
anniebradford (Annie Bradford) Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:26 -0000
RT @doctorpreneur: 60% of premature deaths for people with mental health problems are due to preventable medical conditions #APAAM12
RT @PsychCentral: Humor: Mental Health Hero Amy Ebbeson Teaching Mental Health http://t.co/Y2RIS3cG
rcgsunshine (rachel goss) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:59:19 -0000
RT @PsychCentral: Humor: Mental Health Hero Amy Ebbeson Teaching Mental Health http://t.co/Y2RIS3cG
RT @PsychCentral: Humor: Mental Health Hero Amy Ebbeson Teaching Mental Health http://t.co/Y2RIS3cG
yayayarndiva ( P. Mimi Poinsett MD) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:57:42 -0000
RT @PsychCentral: Humor: Mental Health Hero Amy Ebbeson Teaching Mental Health http://t.co/Y2RIS3cG
@ghostdrive awwww hon. :((( yeah mine went untreated until I was in college. I had like no mental health support in my hometown.
shymollymawk (Molly Alba) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:57:21 -0000
@ghostdrive awwww hon. :((( yeah mine went untreated until I was in college. I had like no mental health support in my hometown.
Humor: Mental Health Hero Amy Ebbeson Teaching Mental Health http://t.co/Y2RIS3cG
PsychCentral (PsychCentral) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:57:19 -0000
Humor: Mental Health Hero Amy Ebbeson Teaching Mental Health http://t.co/Y2RIS3cG
LifeSkills, Inc. - Provides specialized mental health services for individuals in the South Central region of Kentucky. Includes locations, services, history, and employment.
