Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being and affects how we think, feel, and act. It also determines how we handle stress and relate to others. Mental health problems can stem from biological factors like genes or brain chemistry, life experiences such as trauma or abuse, or family history. Early warning signs of a mental health problem include changes in eating, sleeping, energy levels, and relationships as well as feelings of confusion or worthlessness. Maintaining positive mental health involves getting help if needed, connecting socially, practicing healthy habits, and developing coping strategies.

1. WHAT IS MENTAL
HEALTH?
MENTAL HEALTH INCLUDES OUR EMOTIONAL,
PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL BEING. IT
AFFECTST HOW WE THINK FEEL, AND ACT. IT
ALSO DETERMINE HOW WE HANDLE
STRESS,RELATE TO OTHERS AND MAKE CHOICES.

2. FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO MENTAL HEALTH
PROBLEMS.
•Biological factors, such as genes or brain
chemistry
•Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
•Family history of mental health problems

3. EARLY WARNING SIGNS
• Eating or sleeping too much or too little
• Pulling away form people and usual activities
• Having low energy
• Feeling numb or like nothing matters
• Having unexplained aches and pain
• Feeling helpless and hopeless
• Smoking, drinking or using drugs more than usual

4. • Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry
upset worried or scared
• Yelling or fighting with family and friends
• Hearing voice or believing things that are not true
• Inability to perform daily task like taking care of your kids

5. MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• Positive mental health allows people to:
• Realize their full potential
• Cope with the stresses
• Work productively
• Make meaningful contribution to their communities

6. WAYS TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH
INCLUDE:
• Getting professional help if you need it
• Connecting with others
• Staying positive
• Getting physical active
• Getting enough sleep
• Developing coping skills