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It is difficult to think about children experiencing mental illness. However, some children do experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, poor impulse control and even psychosis. It is beneficial to know the resources available if a child needs intervention and treatment for a mental health condition. more »
Quality mental health treatments are available if one knows where to look. Finding the appropriate level of care and treatment providers is a significant step in resolving symptoms and maintaining optimal functioning. Choosing an appropriate option for yourself or a loved one can help identify the needs and resources necessary to move... more »
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports as many as 30 percent of the population, ages 15-54, suffer from a mental disorder. Workforce statistics show those affected are three times more likely to miss work than other employees. As such, mental health insurance benefits work to minimize absentee rates, as well as... more »
As the demands of every day life grow more pressing, many are turning to counselors for help in dealing with daily life stressors. The prevalence of psychological and emotional duress within the lives of every people often reaches a point where professional services are required. Mental health counseling draws upon a number of... more »
While antidepressants have been a great help to many mental health patients, some either don't want or can't ingest antidepressants. Luckily, there are other ways to treat mental health issues and they include exercise, massage, meditation, deep breathing, acupuncture, aromatherapy, supplements and herbs. more »
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Many people are reluctant to get mental health care when they need it. They may have the wrong idea that they are crazy or that people will look... more »
Many people are reluctant to get mental health care when they need it. They may have the wrong idea that they're crazy or that people will look... more »
Mental health care is a common issue that has probably affected someone in your life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in... more »
A mental health facility treats patients with mental illness and offers a variety of mental health-related services for the community. These... more »
Mental health is a term used to describe either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder.About>About.com (2006, July 25). What is Mental Health?. Retrieved June 1, 2007, from http://mentalhealth.about.com/cs/stressmanagement/a/whatismental.htmPrinceton>Princeton University. (Unknown last update). Retrieved June 1, 2007, from http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?smental%20health From perspectives of the discipline of positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individuals ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.About />
The 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”.World Health Organization (2005). Promoting Mental Health: Concepts, Emerging evidence, Practice: A report of the World Health Organization, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse in collaboration with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation and the University of Melbourne. World Health Organization. Geneva. It was previously stated that there was no one "official" definition of mental health. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how "mental health" is defined.WHO>, World Health Organization, 2001
History
In the mid-19th century, William Sweetzer was the first to clearly define the term "mental hygiene", which can be seen as the precursor to contemporary approaches to work on promoting positive mental health.JohnsHopkins>Johns Hopkins University. (2007). Origins of Mental Health. Retrieved June 1, 2007, from http://www.jhsph.edu/dept/mh/about/origins.html Isaac Ray, one of thirteen founders of the American Psychiatric Association, further defined mental hygie read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental+health
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