Emotional wellness depends on how you define normal and abnormal responses to everyday stressors. The mental health industry continues to struggle with what is meant by abnormal and what is meant by normal behavior. In general, the American Psychiatric Association's definition of a mental disorder includes patterns of significant maladaptive behavior that interferes with function that is not related to culturally sanctioned events. Many common mental health issues that may impact our daily lives can be relieved or eliminated with the right approach to treatment, the identification of environmental stressors, and a review of lifestyle habits and medication. The next series of articles titled The Quest for Emotional Wellness will explore what the industry is saying about senior emotional health and the tools available to help guide you toward self-assessment and professional help. |
No comments:
Post a Comment