Defining Mental Wellness

What is mental wellness?

Mental wellness, also sometimes called positive mental health, can be defined as “self esteem and personal dignity, flowing from harmonious, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness and cultural identity.”

Mental health influences how we think and feel about ourselves and others and how we understand events in our life. It affects our ability to learn, to communicate, and to develop, sustain or end relationships. It also influences our ability to cope with change in our life.