MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition , perception , and behavior . It likewise determines how an individual handles stress , interpersonal relationships , and decision-making . Mental health includes subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy , autonomy , competence, intergenerational dependence, and self-actualization of one's intellectual and emotional potential, among others. From the perspectives of positive psychology or holism , mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and to create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience . Cultural differences, subjective assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how one defines "mental health". Some early signs related to mental health difficulties are sleep irritation, lack of energy, lack...