Mental HealthThe World Health Organization defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” This concise statement covers a lot of ground.
While a small percentage of the general population will always have treatable mental illnesses, the rest of us have to take care of our mental well-being as well. Exercize and proper diet can have a very noticable effect on our mental well-being. The stresses of modern living and coping with the ever-changing scenarios of our lives can be challenging to deal with at times. Luckily, there are many ways to overcome these mental challenges and live a happy, productive, fulfilling life. Of course if a person is mentally ill, they should receive a doctor's care of the proper type. But, for the average person, things such as meditation, hypnosis, yoga, support groups, or even religion can help maintain control and ease the way. Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. They offer a website full of help and information on many aspects of mental health and wellness. The following articles explore a few of the different aspects of mental health. This is by no means a definitive listing, but can provide some food for thought on the fascinating world of mental health. Diagnosing Mental HealthCommonly referred to as an individual's emotional or psychological well-being, mental health is a term that has no one official definition according to the World Health Organization. Most experts believe that mental health is measured by... Read more...Mental Health ClinicsClients to mental health clinics are usually not admitted arbitrarily. The process usually consists of an initial interview with a community worker or a mental health professional. If a client is considered in need... Read more...Locating Local Mental Health ServicesWhen someone realizes they may be suffering from a mental health issue it can be overwhelming trying to determine where to turn for help. Most communities offer services to people suffering with mental health conditions. Read more...Where to Get Affordable Mental Health InsuranceMental health insurance is a fairly new type of insurance. As recently as ten years ago, most insurers offered little if any coverage for mental health problems. Now, many states require... Read more...The Gift of LaughterMy mother was a very wise woman. She told me you need to have 20 good laughs a day to be healthy, so I really try to do that even if it is at my own expense. Laughter is a gift that costs nothing monetarily and can give... Read more...Mental Illness in Children: Some Facts and SourcesMental illness is a scary subject for many of us, a subject we don't want to talk about. Mental illness in children is even scarier. But many children have mental illness and, unfortunately, are not diagnosed or treated. Read more...Chronic and Mental DepressionChronic depression is also called dysthymic disorder or Dysthymia. This disease can be serious, although not as serious as attacks with major depression. Someone you know may have Chronic Depression and you would not know it. Having a regular life is very possible... Read more...Are Symptoms of Dementia or Alzheimers in Your Future?Do you sometimes wonder if symptoms of dementia are in your future? You need to make some deposits in your brain reserve account. Mental and physical exercise stimulates growth of new neurons and neuronal pathways and increases connectivity between neurons and between brain regions. This growth and adaptation is known as cognitive reserve or brain reserve. Read more...
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