With one in five Americans affected by a mental health disorder/illness every year, it’s time to understand what that means.
Mental health disorders are health conditions. They involve changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these). Examples include depression, anxiety disorders, and addictive behaviors.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and you can count on WellWithin to guide the conversation around emotional wellbeing. Let’s start with being strong mentally. Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Want to be mentally strong? Check out 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.