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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Was afraid I couldn't afford Miami next week with a few 100 of my favorite sister goddesses, but my mental health can't afford to miss it!
Auroracle (Aurora Cicero) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:15:14 -0000
Was afraid I couldn't afford Miami next week with a few 100 of my favorite sister goddesses, but my mental health can't afford to miss it!
@joygreenmcgann They're too busying kicking out the gays to be paying attention to someone having serious mental health issues.
GrrrlRomeo (Meo) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:12:17 -0000
@joygreenmcgann They're too busying kicking out the gays to be paying attention to someone having serious mental health issues.
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