Gourt > Regional > North America > United States > Missouri > Health > Mental Health
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.
More on [ Mental health ]
Missouri HospitalsPhysicians in Missouri
Oh and our crazy stalker kept driving by. Please pray the mental health people will intervene before someone gets hurt.
jonishank (Joni Shank) Mon, 21 May 2012 02:37:30 -0000
Oh and our crazy stalker kept driving by. Please pray the mental health people will intervene before someone gets hurt.
RT @TheTokyoTimes: Unemployment worsens mental health of Japanese graduates http://t.co/wfhX8FjF
CTrick22 (Cole Weidman) Mon, 21 May 2012 02:37:05 -0000
RT @TheTokyoTimes: Unemployment worsens mental health of Japanese graduates http://t.co/wfhX8FjF
Behavioral Risk Management: How to Avoid Preventable Losses from Mental Health Problems in the Workplace (Jossey... http://t.co/VR9pCtOy
AlannaHowe1 (Alanna Howe) Mon, 21 May 2012 02:36:44 -0000
Behavioral Risk Management: How to Avoid Preventable Losses from Mental Health Problems in the Workplace (Jossey... http://t.co/VR9pCtOy
RT @BCancerT: Calls to mental health lines rise http://t.co/n0z1B7pD #BBC #Health
d2vr6 (dave) Mon, 21 May 2012 02:36:07 -0000
RT @BCancerT: Calls to mental health lines rise http://t.co/n0z1B7pD #BBC #Health
Latest blog - Capturing the views of carers to help with mental health service improvement http://t.co/0vvLHKSk @RespiteRetreats
ptopinion (Patient Opinion) Mon, 21 May 2012 02:36:06 -0000
Latest blog - Capturing the views of carers to help with mental health service improvement http://t.co/0vvLHKSk @RespiteRetreats
@CourtIsReptar apparently people were worried about my mental health because they're not normal or whatever. thanks tho<3
kinyesi_ (katie kramberry) Mon, 21 May 2012 02:35:34 -0000
@CourtIsReptar apparently people were worried about my mental health because they're not normal or whatever. thanks tho<3
Behavioral Health Response - A not-for-profit organization funded by the Missouri Department of Mental Health for the purpose of providing 24-hour access to mental health services and crisis services for residents of Eastern Missouri.
Meta Description: [ Behavioral Health Response (BHR) is a professionally staffed,
technologically sophisticated, accredited clinical call center. BHR provides expert behavioral health,
crisis response, and corporate feedback services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to agencies and companies
worldwide. ]
Missouri Coalition of Community Mental Health Centers - Assists those with mental health concerns in finding assistance. Lists contact numbers and Web sites for centers. Links to advocacy sites and educational information on substance abuse and mental illness.
Missouri Psychological Association - Works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession, and as means of promoting human welfare through high professional standards.
500
Missouri Statewide Parent Advisory Network - Organization strives to improve the lives of youth in Missouri. Includes information and resources for families which may have severe emotional disturbances.
