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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Photo essay: Mental health clinic closures - the faces of austerity | Chicago Muckrakers http://t.co/DZp4xmLB
camediate (Candida Abrahamson ) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:21:35 -0000
Photo essay: Mental health clinic closures - the faces of austerity | Chicago Muckrakers http://t.co/DZp4xmLB
"@Beauty_MissDime: Stomp Out Stigma Walk for Mental Health! Me @SugarHunEice_T nd @sachaa_fierce !! http://t.co/w5Us4Gke"
sachaa_fierce (ThatPrettyMuthaFckaa) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:20:19 -0000
"@Beauty_MissDime: Stomp Out Stigma Walk for Mental Health! Me @SugarHunEice_T nd @sachaa_fierce !! http://t.co/w5Us4Gke"
@Samuel_Clemons I was having a panic attack, but I blamed poverty, mental ill health, and alcohol. It was YOU?
neilowhite (Neil White) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:18:25 -0000
@Samuel_Clemons I was having a panic attack, but I blamed poverty, mental ill health, and alcohol. It was YOU?
@mental__health writer uses cbt and comedy to beat bipolar http://t.co/VkoFQCdB
denisegliedlich (Denise Galasso) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:18:09 -0000
@mental__health writer uses cbt and comedy to beat bipolar http://t.co/VkoFQCdB
Tips for improving your mental health - by KB - Helium http://t.co/s3iVsKez
k_b1 (KB) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:16:32 -0000
Tips for improving your mental health - by KB - Helium http://t.co/s3iVsKez
Lost shoes at work again! Must stop taking them off on mental health unit, wonder who's wearing them 2night? #HateWearingShoes #BareFeetRock
samreilly84 (Sam) Sun, 20 May 2012 03:15:23 -0000
Lost shoes at work again! Must stop taking them off on mental health unit, wonder who's wearing them 2night? #HateWearingShoes #BareFeetRock

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