Mental Health — what is mental health and why you should care

Mental health includes our psychological, emotional and social well-being. It impacts the way you feel, think and act, as well as how you respond to stress, make choices and relate to others.

Positive mental health helps people live happier, healthier lives.

It’s not unusual to experience mental health problems. Many things contribute to problems with mental health; a few major factors include life experiences, biological factors and a family history of poor mental health.

There are a number of early warning signs that may indicate a mental health problem such as sleeping or eating too little or too much, feeling like nothing matters, hearing voices, persistent memories or thoughts, having little or no energy and more.

Realizing when you or a loved one needs help and seeking treatment isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength.

Experiencing stress and feeling low at times are part of life, but sometimes these things can negatively impact mental health. At SLMA, we understand the importance of mental health and want to help all our patients live the healthiest lives possible, both physically and mentally.

What is Mental Health?

Mental health is a broad term that includes our psychological, emotional and social well-being. It impacts the way you feel, think and act, as well as how you respond to stress, make choices and relate to others. Since it affects so many aspects of life, it’s easy to see that mental health is important.

Benefits of Positive Mental Health

Positive mental health helps people live happier, healthier lives. Some of the many benefits include: