The Importance of Mental Health

Mentally well people are positive, self-assured and happy. They are in control of their thoughts, emotions and behavior. This enables them to handle challenges, build strong relationships and enjoy life.
Achieving good mental health will enable you to:
• Realize your own abilities,
• Cope with the stress and challenges of life,
• Engage in productive work,
• Contribute to your community.
Sustaining mental health requires time and effort. The more you invest in your mental health, the stronger it will become.
• Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders.
• Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health.
• Mental health is determined by a range of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors.
• Cost-effective public health and intersectoral strategies and interventions exist to promote, protect and restore mental health.