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Mental illness

Health

Health is not the absence of disease but it is a state in which an individual is physically , mentally and psychologically well . When looking at health , you have to consider both the structural , emotional and chemical health of the body . Emotional health involves peoples attitudes and thoughts which play a great role in the overall health of an individual

The body is considered to be structurally health when organs , muscles bones and other body parts are physically health

without any damage Chemical health exists when there is a chemical balance in our body such that toxic chemicals are gotten rid off . I choose this definition because it incorporates every part of the body : psychological aspect physical and chemical aspect . An individual may not be suffering from a disease but still be considered as unhealthy if there is chemical imbalance in the body or his /her body structures are not sound . Aspects such as body mass index , weight /height ratio are important in determining an individual 's physical health (Tilden , 2005

Mental health

Mental health differs from one individual to the other with others being mentally healthier than others . It is said that we all suffer from some form of mental illness that cannot be medically diagnosed . For one to be mentally health , he /she should be able to enjoy life , be flexible and self actualized . This is achieved through activities such as mindfulness meditation that allow an individual to get the best...