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Physical health is so much more than the
absence of disease. In the same way, mental wellness is much more
than the absence of a mental illness.
Having good mental health means having a positive
sense of well-being, as well as a belief in our own (and others')
dignity and worth.
Mental health is how each of us feel, think and
act to improve our ability to enjoy life. It is also how resilient
we are in dealing with the challenges we face every day. Mental
health also has a significant impact on physical health.
Mental health promotion involves actions to
improve the mental well-being of individuals, families, organizations
and communities. Because everyone has mental health needs,
mental health promotion programs target the whole community.
Strategies
Mental health promotion includes a variety
of strategies aimed at having a positive effect on mental
health. These strategies work with the whole community to
enhance mental wellness. They also include primary
prevention in areas like suicide prevention, eating disorders
and problematic substance use - through the enhancement
of self-esteem, resiliency and effective decision-making
skills.
Links and Resources
Aboriginal Mental Health
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Mental Health Association (Manitoba)
Canadian Health Network
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Eating Disorders
Self-Help Program
Healthy
Child Manitoba
Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures
Healthy Schools Initiative
Manitoba Farm and Rural Stress Line
Manitoba Schizophrenia Society
Mental Health
and Addictions, Manitoba Health
Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
National Eating Disorders Information Centre
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Centre
Public Health Agency of Canada Mental Health Promotion
Unit
Regional Health Authorities in Manitoba
World Health Organization
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