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What is Mental Health and why is it important?
Mental Health is a broad term that describes our state of mental and emotional wellbeing. It affects how we;
Think
Act (e.g. handling stressful situations)
Feel
Make choices (good and bad)
Are Mental Health and Mental Illness the same?
Mental Health and Mental Illness are often used interchangeably, but they are NOT the same.
Everyone has mental health which refers to anyone's thoughts and emotional wellbeing.
Not everyone has mental illness which is a diagnosed condition that affects our behaviours and thoughts.
The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care and Ana Freud National Centre for Children and Families further explain mental health. Check out the videos below!
Why is Mental Health Important?
Having good mental health is important for us to be able to maintain our;
Overall health (physical health)
Relationships with others (friends and family)
Productivity
Quality of life
What does poor mental health look like?
Declining mental health can appear in many different ways. People who are struggling with their mental health will often find it difficult to carry out daily activities such as;
Exercise
Sleep
Basic Hygiene
Going to school or work
Isolate from friends and family
How will poor mental health affect my life?
Mental health is linked to many aspects in our lives. If we don't address the decline in our mental health we can find it difficult to;
be productive
maintain our overall health (by forgetting to take medications to treat our other conditions)
attend school or work
maintain our relationships (friends and family)
cope with life stressors
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