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What does the World Health Organization (WHO) define as health?
What does the World Health Organization (WHO) define as health?
- The absence of disease or infirmity
- A state of complete physical well-being
- A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)
- A state of complete mental well-being
How does the American Psychiatric Association define mental illness?
How does the American Psychiatric Association define mental illness?
- A health condition involving only changes in thinking
- A health condition involving only changes in emotion
- A health condition involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior associated with emotional distress and problems functioning (correct)
- A health condition involving only changes in behavior
What is mental health according to the text?
What is mental health according to the text?
- A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, copes with normal stresses, works productively, and contributes to their community (correct)
- A state of complete mental well-being
- The absence of mental illness
- A state of complete emotional well-being
How common is mental illness in the United States according to the text?
How common is mental illness in the United States according to the text?
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Who is concerned about the promotion, protection, and restoration of mental health according to the text?
Who is concerned about the promotion, protection, and restoration of mental health according to the text?
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Health and Mental Health Definitions
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
- The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as "a health problem that significantly affects how a person thinks, behaves, and interacts with others."
Mental Health and Its Prevalence
- Mental health refers to the level of psychological well-being, or an individual's ability to cope with the stresses of daily life.
- Mental illness is a common issue in the United States, with nearly one in five Americans (46.6 million people) experiencing a mental illness in a given year.
Mental Health Promotion and Protection
- The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned with the promotion, protection, and restoration of mental health.
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