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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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RT @sarahs_scribble: I'm running the GNR half mara in support of Mind the mental health charity.They do such amazing work pls help http://t.co/SWaclbsc
gritdoctor (Ruth Field) Sun, 13 May 2012 12:52:57 -0000
RT @sarahs_scribble: I'm running the GNR half mara in support of Mind the mental health charity.They do such amazing work pls help http://t.co/SWaclbsc
RT @sarahs_scribble: I'm running the GNR half mara in support of Mind the mental health charity.They do such amazing work pls help http://t.co/SWaclbsc
MummyWalker (Kathleen Walker) Sun, 13 May 2012 12:49:33 -0000
RT @sarahs_scribble: I'm running the GNR half mara in support of Mind the mental health charity.They do such amazing work pls help http://t.co/SWaclbsc
@adamwoodyatt what did you do with your time off when you did the upcoming story on mental health breakdown
sandieb321 (sandra butler) Sun, 13 May 2012 12:35:34 -0000
@adamwoodyatt what did you do with your time off when you did the upcoming story on mental health breakdown
RT @sarahs_scribble: I'm running the GNR half mara in support of Mind the mental health charity.They do such amazing work pls help http://t.co/SWaclbsc
Bare_Faced_Chic (Bare Faced Chic) Sun, 13 May 2012 12:34:18 -0000
RT @sarahs_scribble: I'm running the GNR half mara in support of Mind the mental health charity.They do such amazing work pls help http://t.co/SWaclbsc
I'm running the GNR half mara in support of Mind the mental health charity.They do such amazing work pls help http://t.co/SWaclbsc
sarahs_scribble (Sarah Williams) Sun, 13 May 2012 12:30:21 -0000
I'm running the GNR half mara in support of Mind the mental health charity.They do such amazing work pls help http://t.co/SWaclbsc
Its Sunday+I'm hoping to reach £200 by tmrw on my sponsorship page,I'm running a half mara4 Mind mental health charity http://t.co/SWaclbsc
sarahs_scribble (Sarah Williams) Sun, 13 May 2012 11:38:31 -0000
Its Sunday+I'm hoping to reach £200 by tmrw on my sponsorship page,I'm running a half mara4 Mind mental health charity http://t.co/SWaclbsc
Organizational Development - Based in Warwick, provides a full array of behavioral healthcare treatment, education, and consultation services for children and adults.
Meta Description: [ A private, not-for-profit corporation based in Warwick, RI providing a full array of behavioral healthcare treatment, education, and consultation services for children and adults. ]
Butler Hospital - Mental health hospital, part of the Brown University School of Medicine and the Care New England Health System.
Meta Description: [ Butler Hospital is the only private, nonprofit adult, adolescent and child psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in Rhode Island. It provides treatment of all major psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse.
Butler is affiliated with the Brown Medical School and is the flagship for the depart ]
Manisses Communications Group - Publishes several newsletters for professionals in the fields of behavioral health, long-term care and children's services.
Meta Description: [ Newsletters, books and other resources provide reliable information to mental health and addiction professionals, from the frontline worker to the CEO. ]
The Providence Center - Nonprofit behavioral health care provider with locations in Providence and Burrillville. Information about programs and services, including treatment and counseling for psychiatric illnesses, emotional problems, behavioral problems and substance abuse.
Meta Description: [ The Providence Center helps adults, children and adolescents throughout Rhode Island who are affected by mental health difficulties including psychiatric illness, emotional problems, behavioral problems and substance abuse problems. ]
Thomas Fronczak - A psychotherapist in private practice in Providence, RI specializing in working primarily, although not exclusively, with gay,lesbian and bisexual individuals. Provides individual, couple, and group psychotherapy.
