Now more than ever, we need to find ways to stay connected with our
community. No one should feel alone or without the information, support
and help they need.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological ,
and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also
helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make
choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from
childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood,
and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
Mental health is a part of all of our lives. Positive mental health
allows people to:
Cope with the stresses of life, including parenting
Work productively
Make meaningful contributions to their communities
Realize their full potential
We know we can do things to take care of ourselves emotionally, psychologically or socially.
We aren’t always sure how, but we know we should.
Sometimes changes we make are enough. Sometimes they’re not. Sometimes we need more.