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Mental health, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community". Having to deal with mental health is not as easy as many think it may be, but it is not impossible. Mental health is a disorder that have many types. They all have different affects on one's behavior, mood, thinking. Mental health is a variation of feelings, examples would be depression, anxiety disorder, addictive behaviors and more. These circumstances do not define someone's capability of what they can do. Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. Many forms of physical health issues, including long-term conditions like stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, are increased by mental illness, especially depression. In the same way, the prevalence of chronic illnesses will raise the risk of mental disease. According to WHO, mental health includes "subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy, autonomy, competence, intergenerational dependence, and self-actualization of one's intellectual and emotional potential, among others". From the perspectives of positive psychology or of holism, mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and to create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how one defines "mental health". Overall, mental health is very important and a very serious topic. Many should take this serious and think more about what makes you healthier.