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Good mental health is characterised by a person's ability to fulfil a number of key functions and activities, including: the ability to learn. The ability to feel, express and manage a range of positive and negative emotions. The ability to form and maintain good relationships with others.
“Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.” – Lemony Snicket, The Blank Book.
Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous.
Clinically significant depression is marked by persistent sadness, a depressed mood, diminished interest in previously enjoyable activities, and other symptoms that interfere with the ability to function in daily life.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs after a traumatic event and interferes with a person's ability to function.
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition defined by periods (better known as episodes) of extreme mood disturbances. Bipolar affects a person's mood, thoughts, and behavior.
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects how the brain works. This leads to chronic problems with disordered thoughts and behaviors and symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and lack of emotional expression
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close.
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If someone you know is struggling with depression and anxiety or thoughts about suicide please don't hesitate to call the number above.