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#. Mental health is maintenance of successful mental activity including times of stress and pressure where as mental illness is a disruption in brain functioning that includes persistence of condition and sever disruptions to normal daily functioning.
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#. Characteristics of good mental health :-
- Sense of beloning
Feeling close to friends, family members and community
- Sense of purpose
Recognizing you have value
- Positive outlook
Seeing the bright side of life
- Self sufficiency
Having confidence to make good decisions
- Healthy self esteem
You can recover from failure
#. Characteristics of mental illness :-
Feeling sad or down. Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate. Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt. Extreme mood changes of highs and lows. Withdrawal from friends and activities. Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping.