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Mental health is a person’s overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, as well as how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. 🧠 Key Aspects of Mental Health: Emotional Well-being Managing feelings like sadness, anger, fear, joy, and frustration in healthy ways. Psychological Health Maintaining a positive self-image, realistic thinking, and the ability to cope with life’s challenges. Social Functioning Forming and maintaining healthy relationships, communicating well, and interacting appropriately with others. ✅ Why Mental Health Matters: It’s essential for overall health—just like physical health. It impacts our daily functioning, productivity, and quality of life. Good mental health helps us: Cope with stress Be productive Contribute to our community Maintain healthy relationships 🚨 Poor Mental Health Can Lead To: Anxiety, depression, or other mental health disorders Substance abuse Difficulty in work, school, or relationships Increased risk of physical illness 💬 Mental Health Is: For everyone, not just those with diagnosed conditions. Dynamic—it can change over time due to life events, environment, or biology. Manageable and treatable—with support like therapy, medication, self-care, and community resources.