Mental health Overview Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is a basic human right Mental health exists on a complex continuum, which is experienced differently from one person to the next At any one time, a diverse set
Mental health - 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 has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being At any one time, a diverse set of individual, family, community and structural factors may combine to protect or undermine mental
Mental disorders - World Health Organization (WHO) WHO fact sheet on mental disorders, including sections on anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, risk factors, health systems and social support, as well as WHO's work in these areas
Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO) Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health Mental health is determined by a range of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors Cost-effective public health and intersectoral strategies and interventions exist to promote, protect and restore mental health
World Mental Health Report Mental health is critically important to everyone, everywhere All over the world, mental health needs are high but responses are insufficient and inadequate This “World Mental Health Report” is designed to inspire and inform better mental health for all Drawing on the latest evidence available, showcasing examples of good practice from around the world, and voicing people’s lived
New WHO guidance calls for urgent transformation of mental health policies The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded, with major gaps in access and quality In some countries, up to 90% of people with severe mental health conditions receive no care at all, while many existing services rely on outdated institutional
10 facts on mental health - World Health Organization (WHO) Good mental health is related to mental and psychological well-being WHO’s work to improve the mental health of individuals and society at large includes the promotion of mental well-being, the prevention of mental disorders, the protection of human rights and the care of people affected by mental disorders
Mental health at work - World Health Organization (WHO) The WHO guidelines on mental health at work provide evidence-based recommendations to promote mental health, prevent mental health conditions, and enable people living with mental health conditions to participate and thrive in work