What is Mental health❓
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:
1. Biological factors(such as genes or brain chemistry)
2. Life
experiences(such as trauma or abuse)
3. Family history of mental health
problems.
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Why is Mental health important❓
Our mental health encompasses our psychological, emotional and social
well-being. This means it impacts how we feel, think and behave each
day. Our mental health also contributes to our decision making process,
how we cope with stress and how we relate to others in our lives.
Emotional and mental health is important because it’s a vital part of
your life and impacts your thoughts, behaviors and emotions. Being
healthy emotionally can promote productivity and effectiveness in
activities like work, school or caregiving. It plays an important part
in the health of your relationships, and allows you to adapt to changes
in your life and cope with adversity.
Recovery❗
Four major dimensions support a life in recovery: Health: Make informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being. Home: Have a stable and safe place to live. Purpose: Engage in meaningful daily activities, such as a job or school, volunteering, caring for your family, or being creative. Work for independence, income, and resources to participate in society. Community: Build relationships and social networks that provide support.
