What is good mental health?


  • the ability to learn
  • the ability to form and maintain good relationships with others
  • the ability to cope with and manage change and uncertainty.

Mental health refers to your overall psychological well-being. It encompasses the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties.

Strong mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is much more than being free of depression, anxiety, or other psychological issues. Rather than the absence of mental illness, mental health refers to the presence of positive characteristics. Keep reading...  What is good mental health.pdf [pdf] 42KB