- Mental health
Overview Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is a basic human right Mental health exists on a complex continuum, which is experienced differently from one person to the next At any one time, a diverse set
- Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being At any one time, a diverse set of individual, family, community and structural factors may combine to protect or undermine mental
- Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mental health is an integral and essential component of health The WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity " An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities
- Mental disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on mental disorders, including sections on anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, risk factors, health systems and social support, as well as WHO's work in these areas
- Constitution of the World Health Organization
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition
- The overwhelming case for ending stigma and discrimination in mental health
Living with a mental health condition like schizophrenia or depression is difficult, but for many people living with mental health conditions, the negative perceptions and behaviours that arise in others and yourself are even worse
- Key terms and definitions in mental health
Typically, mental health services include outpatient facilities, mental health day treatment facilities, psychiatric wards in a general hospital, community mental health teams, supported housing in the community, and mental hospitals
- Mental health of adolescents
Adolescence (10-19 years) is a unique and formative time Multiple physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems Promoting psychological well-being and protecting adolescents from adverse experiences and risk factors that may impact their potential to thrive are critical for their well-being
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