Understanding Mental Health
Exploring the complexities of mental health and providing resources for support and healing
What is Mental Health?
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including biological factors such as genes or brain chemistry, life experiences such as trauma or abuse, and family history of mental health problems.
Mental Health Conditions
Mental health conditions can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic) and can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day.
Common mental health conditions include anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other conditions that affect how we process experiences and navigate daily life.
Key Mental Health Topics
Direct Trauma
Understand the impacts of direct exposure to traumatic events and pathways to healing
Secondary Trauma
Learn about indirect exposure to trauma and how it affects caregivers and professionals
Depression
Explore the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for depression
Anxiety
Understand anxiety disorders, their symptoms, and effective coping strategies
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