Mental health, mental illness, and mental performance are distinct concepts that impact the way we think, feel, and behave. They may be correlated to each other, but not always. Understanding and improving mental health, mental illness, and mental performance can help us live our most healthy and authentic lives. This post will define the concepts of mental health, illness, and performance, describe how they are linked, and discuss how to improve each through small changes in the way we think, feel, and act.

Mental health is an overall state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It involves the ability to cope with life changes and stressors, work effectively, connect meaningfully in relationships, and contribute to one’s community. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and behave in our everyday lives. It can also determine how we handle stress, relate to others,........

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