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   Men·tal health

   noun

   • 1. a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being: "all this pressure seems to be affecting his mental health"

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5. Mental Health - What You Need to Know

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   Mental Health for Children and Teens

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     Major psychology group says infinite scrolling, other social media features are ‘particularly risky’ to youth mental health

     The American Psychological Association is urging tech companies and legislators to take greater steps to protect youth mental health, saying that social media platforms are “not inherently suitable for youth.”

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     Social media features and infinite scrolling are harmful to youth mental health, report says

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     ‘Media diet’, how online content impacts kids’ mental health

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     How Wisconsin parents are protecting kids' mental health from social media — without banning their phones

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     Gov. Cox says ‘it’s obvious to anyone’ that social media can have negative mental health effects

   • Time

     'We're In a New World': American Teenagers on Mental Health and How to Cope

   • LA Times

     Teens know how social media affects mental health. So they created resources to help

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     Wisconsin foster children often need mental health care to thrive. Why is it hard to help them?

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     What to Do If Your Child Experiences a Mental Health Emergency

   • Engadget

     US Surgeon General says social media can pose 'a profound risk' to teens' mental health

   • NBC News

     Social media is driving teen mental health crisis, surgeon general warns

   • Good Morning America

     US surgeon general issues major advisory on social media use and teens' mental health

   • Associated Press

     Black kids face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.

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     Mental health professionals answer parents' top questions about kids and mental health

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     How does social media affect mental health? It's complicated.

6. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsMental health - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 17, 2022 · Mental health is determined by a complex interplay of individual, social and structural stresses and vulnerabilities. Concepts in mental health. 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.

7. www.cdc.gov › mentalhealth › learnAbout Mental Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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   What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. 1 Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

8. www.samhsa.gov › mental-healthWhat is Mental Health? | SAMHSA

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   Apr 24, 2023 · What is Mental Health? | SAMHSA. Home. What is Mental Health? Español. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mental healthMental health Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Apr 2, 2016 · The meaning of MENTAL HEALTH is the condition of being sound mentally and emotionally that is characterized by the absence of mental illness and by adequate adjustment especially as reflected in feeling comfortable about oneself, positive feelings about others, and the ability to meet the demands of daily life; also : the general condition of ...

10. psychcentral.com › health › what-is-mental-healthWhat Is Mental Health? | Psych Central

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    Sep 16, 2021 · Defining mental health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is “a state of well-being in which an individual realizes [their] own abilities,...

11. www.who.int › health-topics › mental-healthMental health - World Health Organization (WHO)

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    Mar 11, 2024 · Mental health. 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 has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being.

12. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 154543Mental health: Definition, common disorders, early signs, and ...

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    Mar 22, 2024 · Mental health is about how people think, feel, and behave. Mental health care professionals can help people manage conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction,...