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An advocate's toolbelt: A simple definition of mental health.



Please share this while you're advocating. I made this for fellow advocates who need resources to break the silence around mental health advocacy. I hope it comes in useful whether you're a mental health professional or an ally.


A simple definition of mental health in English, Malay, and Chinese is provided as follows:


Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It impacts how we think, feel, and act. Just like physical health, everyone has mental health that needs care. Positive mental health allows us to handle stress, build relationships, and make decisions. Mental health issues, like anxiety or depression, can affect thoughts, emotions, and daily life. It's important to recognize and address these challenges, seeking support when needed. Taking care of mental health involves maintaining a balance in various aspects of life, such as sleep, social connections, and stress management. Simple activities like exercise, mindfulness, and open communication can contribute to a healthier mental state. Remember, mental health is a spectrum, and self-care is an ongoing process for overall well-being.


**Malay:**

Kesihatan mental merujuk kepada kesejahteraan emosi, psikologi, dan sosial kita. Ia mempengaruhi cara kita berfikir, berasa, dan bertindak. Seperti kesihatan fizikal, setiap individu mempunyai kesihatan mental yang perlu dijaga. Kesihatan mental yang positif membolehkan kita mengendalikan tekanan, membina hubungan, dan membuat keputusan. Isu kesihatan mental, seperti kebimbangan atau kemurungan, boleh mempengaruhi pemikiran, emosi, dan kehidupan harian. Penting untuk mengenalpasti dan menangani cabaran ini, mencari sokongan apabila diperlukan. Penjagaan kesihatan mental melibatkan mengekalkan keseimbangan dalam pelbagai aspek kehidupan, seperti tidur, hubungan sosial, dan pengurusan tekanan. Aktiviti mudah seperti senaman, kesedaran diri, dan komunikasi terbuka boleh menyumbang kepada keadaan mental yang lebih sihat. Ingatlah, kesihatan mental adalah spektrum, dan penjagaan diri adalah satu proses berterusan untuk kesejahteraan keseluruhan.


**Chinese (Simplified):**

心理健康指的是我们的情感、心理和社交福祉。它影响我们的思维、感受和行为。就像身体健康一样,每个人都有需要关心的心理健康。积极的心理健康使我们能够应对压力、建立关系并做出决策。心理健康问题,如焦虑或抑郁,可能影响思维、情感和日常生活。重要的是要认识并应对这些挑战,在需要时寻求支持。照顾心理健康涉及在生活的各个方面保持平衡,如睡眠、社交关系和压力管理。简单的活动,如锻炼、正念和开放性沟通,可以促进更健康的心理状态。记住,心理健康是一个谱,自我关爱是全面福祉的不断过程。


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