Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and aging123.
Good mental health can provide a range of benefits such as better physical health, improved relationships with others, increased productivity at work or school, and a greater sense of overall well-being4.