About Mental Health
Mental health is a complex and important part of our overall health that is not always understood. However, furthering our knowledge in this area is empowering and helps us make informed decisions about our own health. The following information explains mental health concepts in a plain and accessible way. This is information that all Canadians can benefit from and it has been reproduced with permission from MentalHealthLiteracy.org
MHRC has adopted the World Health Organization’s definition of mental health as,
“a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”