Mental Health Guide

Being mentally healthy is not just about not having a mental disorder.  A person can live with a mental disorder and still experience emotional well-being resulting in a balanced and satisfying life.  The reverse is also true: the absence of a mental disorder is no guarantee of emotional well-being. Like being in good physical health, being in good mental health makes you feel good about yourself.  It also allows you to fully enjoy the joys of life, to flourish and to try new things. Maintaining good mental health is also one of the best ways to prepare for life's difficult times, whether personally or professionally. Basis of good mental health: balance To maintain good mental health , it is recommended to establish a certain balance between the various aspects of one's life, that is to say the aspects: social; physical; mental; economic; witty; emotional. The periods of life (education, career path, family life, etc.), the difficulties and challenges encountered sometim...

  Main facts Mental health is an integral part of health;  indeed, there is no health without mental health. Mental health is determined by a series of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors. There are cost-effective intersectoral strategies and interventions to promote, protect and recover mental health . Mental health is an essential component of health.  The WHO Constitution defines health as follows: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.  This definition has the important corollary that mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders or disabilities. Mental health is a state of well-being in which a person can fulfill themselves, overcome the normal stresses of life, perform productive work and contribute to the life of their community.  In this positive sense, mental health is the foundation of an individual's well-being and the well-functioning of...