The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination. Carl Rogers
Mental health, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a state of well-being where individuals realise their abilities, cope with everyday stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act. Mental health is important at all life stages and supports stress management, relationships, and decision-making. Maintaining it involves balancing responsibilities and activities to promote happiness and overall well-being.
When children and young people have good levels of wellbeing it helps them to:
learn and explore the world
feel, express and manage positive and negative emotions
form and maintain good relationships with others
cope with, and manage, change, setbacks and uncertainty
develop and thrive