"Eradicating Social Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in the Philippines"
Mental Health What is Mental Health? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mental health is defined as the following: It is composed of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being It impacts the way we think, feel, and act. It influences how we deal with stress, interact with others, and make good decisions. Image Courtesy: Shutterstock Poor Mental Health vs. Mental Health Disorders Oftentimes , poor mental health and mental illnesses or disorders are used interchangeably. Although poor mental health leads to physical and mental problems, these two terms still have their own differences. The former refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental Disorders refer to a broad variety of illnesses affecting emotion, thought, and behavior. Anyone, regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, or race/ethnicity, can be affected by mental illness. Common Mental Illnesses and Di