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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. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, poor mental health and mental illness are not the same. A person can experience poor mental health and not be diagnosed with a mental illness. Likewise, a person diagnosed with a mental illness can experience periods of physical, mental, and social well-being. (cdc.gov)
At Mt. Angel School District, we are committed to protecting the health and well-being of all students and understand that physical, behavioral, and emotional health are integral components of student achievement.
Resources:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental Health Minute (1 minute videos):
- Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents
- Depression
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Eating Disorders
