What is Mental Health?

Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing
In the realm of mental health, it is not uncommon to encounter a web of confusion that leaves individuals puzzled and uncertain. Some of the terms often used are; mental health, mental illness, mind-body connection, and mental wellbeing, and these can be difficult to untangle, blurring the lines of understanding. By unraveling the intricacies of psychological wellness, we can navigate the maze with greater clarity, compassion, and insight, ultimately empowering ourselves and others to embark on a transformative journey towards optimal mental health.

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, referring to the state of one's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is not only the absence of mental illness but also the maintenance of a healthy mind. To stay mentally healthy practicing regular self-care helps and includes physical, emotional, social, spiritual, personal, spacial, financial, work based strategies. Types of Self-Care

Mental illness, on the other hand, refers to a range of conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behaviour, or mood. Mental illnesses are associated with significant distress and impaired functioning. More on this can be found here Mental Illness

Mental health, mental well-being and mental illness all require understanding the mind-body connection as there is definite interdependence that impacts us all. Maintaining health & wellness through practices such as self-care activities is crucial for achieving overall health and well-being. A therapist can be of great support in you improving your overall mental and physical health.