Mental Health

Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, can do well and fully enjoy life.

In simpler terms, mental health is about how you think, feel, and handle what life throws at you. It means being able to deal with everyday stress, understand yourself, build your strengths, and still find moments to enjoy life; even when things aren’t perfect.

Mental health can be understood on a spectrum. We all experience stress and it will naturally impact our moods. We have days where we feel great and happy, and then something stressful will happen. Our moods can shift and we can suddenly feel irritated, angry or sad. Sometimes are moods change, and we don’t know why. It’s important to know that slight changes in mood are normal, and are often temporary.

The spectrum shows that we can shift from the ‘green’ to the ‘yellow’ quite often. We often find activities that can help us calm down or cheer up, like talking with friends or family, having alone time or just taking a break!

For some individuals, these changes in mood can be very drastic and can impact day-to-day functioning. These changes can be seen in the ‘orange’ or ‘red’ of the spectrum. These areas are harder to deal with on your own.