What does
Mental Health look like....
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BY: LATOYA KENDRICK-TYLER
o often I’m asked what mental health looks like. In my field of
work society would have us to believe that it’s only in the poor
communities. But would you believe that there are lawyers, doctors,
nurses, therapist, teachers, judges ect. that deals with depression, anxiety,
phobias, stress, shame, post-traumatic stress, and grief. These people are
professionals and at time years go by before they are ever diagnosed or
even treated. In this this article we will briefly discuss what mental health
is and how it affects everyone no matter the economic difference.
Health is the way your body feels and works. Being healthy means
more than just not being sick. A healthy mind lets you learn, play, and
understand others. Mental health means having good ways to deal with
your feelings and how to enjoy life, even when things are hard. Having a
healthy mind and body are both