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  2. Mental health - Wikipedia

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    Emotional mental disorders are a leading cause of disabilities worldwide. Investigating the degree and severity of untreated emotional mental disorders throughout the world is a top priority of the World Mental Health (WMH) survey initiative, [95] which was created in 1998 by the World Health Organization (WHO). [96] "

  3. Global mental health - Wikipedia

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    Global mental health is the international perspective on different aspects of mental health. [1] It is 'the area of study, research and practice that places a priority on improving mental health and achieving equity in mental health for all people worldwide'. [2] There is a growing body of criticism of the global mental health movement, and has ...

  4. Mental Health vs. Mental Illness: Understanding the Differences

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    The World Health Organization describes ... you could still try sitting at a window and watching the outside world for a bit. ... et al. (2015). Toward a new definition of mental health. https ...

  5. Health - Wikipedia

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    The World Health Organization describes mental health as "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". [32] Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness. [33]

  6. Mental Health Basics: Types of Mental Illness, Diagnosis ...

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    Therapy. First aid. Exercises. Test. Recovery. Awareness. Teens. Common mental health issues can include bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Treatment can ...

  7. Depression Statistics: Types, Symptoms, Treatments, More

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    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 280 million people worldwide have depression, including 5% of the world’s adults and 5.7% of adults above age 60.

  8. What to Know About Mental Health as You Get Older - WebMD

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    One in 4 older adults experiences issues with their mental health. The most common issues are depression, dementia, and anxiety. Depression and dementia are the most common, affecting 5% to 7% of ...

  9. Depression: Types of Depressive Disorders and Their Causes

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    It is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and is the second most common psychiatric problem in the U.S. (after anxiety disorders), afflicting ...