A state of being that is relative rather than absolute. The best indices of mental health are simultaneous success at working, loving, and creating, with the capacity for mature and flexible resolution of conflicts between instincts, conscience, important other people, and reality.
Having all our mental and emotional processes functioning in ways which enable us to make quality relationships and have quality of life. The term developed from the mind-body split which underlay western philosophy and science for 400 years. Just as there is physical health, so it was assumed there is mental health. While there are clearly some conditions which relate to brain functioning, the distinction between mental and physical health is increasingly being recognised as unhelpful though it is unlikely that we will have a new term in the immediate future.
As well as acute and chronic conditions, such as schizophrenia and clinical depression, it includes dementia, and other mental health problems of older people, and problems arising from misuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances.
The successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people and the ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity; from early childhood until late life, mental health is the springboard of thinking and communications skills, learning, emotional growth, resilience and self-esteem.
Coverage for professional mental health services. Including psychologist, crisis centers, rehabilitative therapy, etc. An emotional or organic mental impairment (usually excluding senility, retardation or other developmental disabilities, and substance addiction); a psychoneurotic or personality disorder; any psychiatric disease identified in a medical manual. (American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual).
Anxiety Disorder ADD & ADHD Depression
We represent persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 or for the detained their families. We assist clients at Hospital Managers' Hearings and Mental Health Review Tribunals. We also conduct a number of Judicial Review cases arising out of this work.
See also: Mental Health Act Section on this site
A state of emotional and social wellbeing in which the individual can cope with the normal stresses of life and achieve his or her potential.18 It includes being able to work productively and contribute to community life. Mental health describes the capacity of individuals and groups to interact, inclusively and equitably, with one another and with their environment in ways that promote subjective wellbeing, and optimise opportunities for development and the use of mental abilities.5 Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness. Its measurement is complex and there is no widely accepted measurement approach to date. The strong historical association between the terms 'mental health' and 'mental illness' has led some to prefer the term emotional and social wellbeing, which also accords with holistic concepts of mental health held by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders and some other cultural groups,6 or alternatively, the term mental health and wellbeing.
to do with the well being of the mind as opposed to physical well being.
The psychological condition of the mind.
A person's overall psychological and emotional condition. Good mental health is a state of well-being in which a person is able to cope with everyday events, think clearly, be responsible, meet challenges, and have good relationships with others.
The experience of well-being or illness of the mind. This is also an area of health practice relating to illness or well-being of the mind, including psychiatry, psychology and other more general practice. Items linked to this NZFVC Topic Area cover experience of mental illness or well-being, and its treatment, as it relates to family violence, both as a cause and consequence.
A petition to the courts to declare that an individual is subject to involuntary admission to a mental health facility for treatment due to behavior that is threat to self or others.
Both mental disorder and positive mental health.
Managing Stress Depression Domestic Violence
Feeling good about oneself, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Mental health refers to how a person thinks, feels, and acts when faced with life's situations. It is how people look at themselves, their lives, and the other people in their lives; evaluate the challenges and the problems; and explore choices. This includes handling stress, relating to other people, and making decisions.
As well as acute and chronic conditions, such as schizophrenia and clinical depression, the term 'mental health' also includes dementia, and other mental health problems of older people. It also includes problems with misuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances.
refers to the range of cognitive, emotional and behavioural disorders that impact upon the lives and productivity of people at school, work and home, and their interpersonal relationships. Mental health problems refer to common mental complaints and symptoms.
The psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment.
psychological or psychosocial well-being.
"Mental states" redirects here. For the concept in the philosophy of mind, see Intentionality.