10/10/2024
What is mental health?
Mental health is the way we think and feel and our ability to deal with the ups and downs of life.
We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health.
When we enjoy good mental health, we have a sense of purpose and direction, the energy to do the things we want to do, and the ability to deal with the challenges that happen in our lives.
If you enjoy good mental health, you can:
🔻make the most of your potential
🔻cope with what life throws at you
🔻play a full part in your relationships, your. workplace, and your community
Our mental health doesn't always stay the same. It can fluctuate as circumstances change and as you move through different stages in our lives.
Distress is a word used to describe times when a person isn't coping - for whatever reason. It could be something at home, the pressure of work, or the start of a mental health problem like depression.
When we feel distressed, we need a compassionate, human response. The earlier we can recognise when something isn't quite right, the earlier we can get support.
(Mental Health Foundation, 2024)
