Title: Mental Health Research Papers
Headings: 
Mental Health
Mental Health VS Mental Illness
Labeling Mental Illness

Content: Although expectations for mental health may differ between cultures, in most cases individuals reflect strong mental health if they exhibit many of the following characteristics. Mental health may refer to a sense of well-being and contentment. Emotionally healthy people have the ability to enjoy life, cope with life’s stresses and maintain happiness despite adversity. Self-realization, or the participation in meaningful activities, and flexibility, or the ability to change and grow and circumstances change, also reflect strong mental health. Mentally healthy people can balance their lives and create a sense of well-roundedness. Finally, they care for themselves and others and have strong self-esteem. If someone is unable to perform the activities listed above, they may suffer from mental illness. Problems with mental health can be temporary. Many people suffer for a short time if they experience a painful event, illness, or loss. However, long-term mental distress can begin to affect other areas of one’s life.