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The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health in America. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and behave every day. Mental health can be affected by genetics or life experiences. In many cases, there are ways to prevent and combat mental health disorders.
Mental health is more than the absence of disease. Mental health professionals have determined that mental well-being includes: the presence of positive emotions and moods, like contentment and happiness; the absence of negative emotions, like depression or anxiety; satisfaction with life; and/or fulfillment and positive functioning. The mental well-being of individuals also affects their family, friends and communities.
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