Mental Health
Are happiness and mental health the same thing?
With reference to the
World Health Organization (WHO) ,
Mental health
is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life,
realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions,
build relationships and shape the world we live in.
However,
Happiness
and
mental health
are distinct concepts, but related.
Happiness
is specifically the experience of positive emotions and life satisfaction, and it forms just one aspect of overall mental health.
