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MENTAL HEALTH:
Mental health is “a state of well-being in
which the individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with the normal stresses
of life, can work productively and fruitfully,
and is able to make a contribution to his or
her community”.
“Health can be defined as a state of
complete physical, mental and social well-
being, not merely the absence of disease
and infirmity”.
Stress - is defined as (or physical) and emotional
responses to a significant or unexpected
change or disruption in one’s life.