Mental Health Introduction and Resilience

A positive adaptive response to adversity, turning toxic stress into tolerable stress.

The opposite of mental ill-health, characterized by resilience and coping mechanisms.

Key to building resilience, especially during childhood, involving support from a trusted adult.

Abilities like planning, monitoring, regulating behavior, and adapting (to change), developed through relationships.

Connecting, being active, taking notice, keeping learning, and giving.

Building and maintaining relationships (family, friends, etc.).

Engaging in enjoyable physical activity.

Mindfulness, being present, and appreciating the environment.

Continuing education to build confidence and mental flexibility.

Helping others, which is rewarding and builds community connections.

The ability to understand and use health information in various formats (paper, electronic, graphical).

Supporting individuals and communities to understand broader health information.

Schools and hospitals are crucial for boosting health understanding.

Lifelong learning, both formal and informal, linked to better well-being.

Higher education levels are associated with improved mental well-being.

Balanced nutrition improves physical health and can reduce obesity, which is linked with depression.

All levels of exercise enhance psychological well-being. Group activities are particularly beneficial for mild to moderate depression.

Can improve body image and self-esteem.

Enhance mood and psychosocial well-being through social interaction.

Mental health is not static; it's a range where people's experiences fluctuate over time.

Experiencing a high level of mental health.

Experiencing a lack of mental health; not thriving, but also not in crisis.

Separate but related dimensions; one doesn't exclude the other

16.6% of Midlife participants; marked by fewer health problems, better performance at work, and improved relationships.

A study on adult mental health (age 25-74) in the USA.

Recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultures and individual experiences when developing mental health interventions.

Cultures that are varied, diverse, and complex, with overlapping beliefs and actions influenced by political, economic, and social factors.

The process of fostering mental well-being in individuals and communities.

Strategies to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

A 25-year project focusing on preventing cardiovascular diseases in North Karelia, Eastern Finland.

Involving community members in the planning and implementation of health promotion programs.

Specific ways in which culture shapes thoughts, feelings, and actions regarding mental health.

Negative attitudes and beliefs towards individuals living with HIV/AIDS that hinders their access to treatment and support.

Specific interventions designed to address the unique needs of particular groups.

A report advocating for accelerated implementation of an action plan for improving global mental health

Increasing commitment, engagement, and investment from all stakeholders in mental health

Improving physical, social, and economic environments to bolster mental health

Ensuring accessible, affordable, and high-quality community-based mental health services

Protecting and promoting human rights, empowering those with experience of mental illness, and ensuring a multisectoral approach

Involving multiple sectors (e.g., education, labor, justice) to support mental health

Mental health is influenced by a complex interplay of socioeconomic, biological, and environmental factors

Effective and affordable strategies to promote, protect, and restore mental health

Mental health care provided within the community, more accessible than institutional care

Combining mental health services with general healthcare, or in community or other non-healthcare settings

Mental health is essential to overall health and well-being

WHO continues to provide strategic leadership, evidence, tools, and support to strengthen global mental health response

Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.

A practice of focusing on the breath and observing thoughts without judgment.

Writing down things you're grateful for.

Spending time in nature, paying attention to sights, sounds, and smells.

A state of well-being where you realize potential, cope with stress, work productively and contribute to society.

A range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.

Used primarily in the U.S., it provides standardized criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.

Used globally, it classifies diseases and health problems, maintained by the WHO.

Helps understand how individuals respond to mental health challenges based on perceived power and threat.

Emotional pain, often situational and temporary, affecting daily life.