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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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#MentalHealth Minute: 1 in 8 #adolescents will be treated for #depression at some point- http://t.co/e0kMwu5z
pintsizetherapy (pint size therapy) Tue, 15 May 2012 19:53:37 -0000
#MentalHealth Minute: 1 in 8 #adolescents will be treated for #depression at some point- http://t.co/e0kMwu5z
RT @HRSAgov: A5: If u feel overwhelmed, ask friend, family, or provider 4 help. Many #CHCs provide mental health services http://t.co/9WmZn559 #NWHWchat
BubbiesMomRN (Reina Shawver, RN ) Tue, 15 May 2012 19:53:17 -0000
RT @HRSAgov: A5: If u feel overwhelmed, ask friend, family, or provider 4 help. Many #CHCs provide mental health services http://t.co/9WmZn559 #NWHWchat
RT @davidhall75: @andrewmmadden @irishexaminer mental health services always the poor cousins of the health service budgets. Always neglected.so important
janejackman (Jane Jackman) Tue, 15 May 2012 19:53:08 -0000
RT @davidhall75: @andrewmmadden @irishexaminer mental health services always the poor cousins of the health service budgets. Always neglected.so important
RT @womenshealth: A5: Read Womenâs Mental Health: What it means to you, for a wealth of information: http://t.co/tPMSCeSF #NWHWchat
VoxxiHealth (VOXXIHealth) Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:45 -0000
RT @womenshealth: A5: Read Women’s Mental Health: What it means to you, for a wealth of information: http://t.co/tPMSCeSF #NWHWchat
@daly_beauty Thanks for your RT. Please consider signing as well to support #mentalhealth: http://t.co/REq5FD6k
MHCC_ (MHCC) Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:13 -0000
@daly_beauty Thanks for your RT. Please consider signing as well to support #mentalhealth: http://t.co/REq5FD6k
RT @MindCharity: News: Slashing red tape mustn't put rights of people with mental health problems at risk http://t.co/130jEE8m
JaneDaisyPain (Jane Phillips) Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:04 -0000
RT @MindCharity: News: Slashing red tape mustn't put rights of people with mental health problems at risk http://t.co/130jEE8m
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare - A community-based behavioral healthcare organization, provides high-quality, innovative services to strengthen the health of individuals, families and their communities.
Focus Adolescent Services - Programs, helping organizations, support groups, hotlines, and other resources for families with troubled teenagers, from a national service provider.
Meta Description: [ Resources in Oregon to help families with troubled teens. Support groups, organizations, schools and programs, hotlines. ]
Mental Health Association of Oregon - Raising the accepted standard of care for people with mental health disabilites and disorders, and advocating for the rights of mental health consumers.
Oregon Counseling - Directory of some of the state's psychological counselors; also includes advice for people seeking services.
Meta Description: [ Non-profit consumer protection information, education, referral and research on mental health, psychotherapy, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, interventions, medications, disorders, ethics, standards of practice, prevention and relapse. ]
Oregon Counseling Association - Advocacy for professional counselors.
Meta Description: [ The Oregon Counseling Association (ORCA) is a statewide organization serving the needs of professional counselors. ]
