Mental health is how a person thinks, feels and acts in life. It reflects on how people view themselves and others and their own lives. Mental health affects how we view, and as a result, how we handle life's challenges and problems. It also impacts how we explore our surroundings and make choices in our life. Handling stress, relating to others and decision-making are all functions of mental health. Knowing how everything in our lives is a reflection of our mental health, it is understandable why mental health is an integral part of one's overall health. Mental health is a balance between all aspects of life: social, physical, spiritual, emotional and economic.

Every day there are factors to challenge our mental health, some we can control and others are beyond our control. Our lives may become off balance because of external or internal forces. No matter what the reason, we can all take steps to improve our psychological or mental well-being and that of others.