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Mental health is a term used to describe either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder. From perspectives of the discipline of positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. Mental health is an expression of our emotions and signifies a successful adaptation to a range of demands. The World Health Organization defines 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". It was previously stated that there was no one "official" definition of mental health. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how "mental health" is defined. Most recently, the field of Global Mental Health has emerged, which has been defined as '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'. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Mental health? Q. Can a regular M.D diagnose a mental illness, or does a mental health professional have to do it?? Asked by Princess0717 - Sat Jun 28 18:44:49 2008 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments A. All MDs get some psychiatric training in med school and residency. They can diagnose, but if they are responsible, they will refer anything but the most apparent to a psychiatrist. Even the most apparent should be referred in my opinion, but that's not the way insurance works so it's not the way they work. PS - psychiatrists are MDs. They have advanced specialization in psychiatry. Psychologists have PhDs, can test, and diagnose, but cannot prescribe med in most states. If the illness requires medication, the psychologist refers to a psychiatrist who will still do her/his own evaluation and diagnosis before prescribing meds. And... any competent psychiatrist will require a check up (usually by your regular doctor) and basic blood… [cont.] Answered by gotta luv da Li - Sat Jun 28 19:49:06 2008 How do you find out if your health insurance covers mental health? Q. I need to find out if my health insurance plans cover psychologist visits and mental illnesses. Thanks! Asked by Nobody - Fri Jan 2 20:20:02 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. healthplans.bebto.com - here is my health insurance. As I remember they can provide such a service. Answered by Dave S - Tue Jan 6 01:29:28 2009 What is the best activities to use with mental health clients?
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