Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Mental health problems are common but help is available. People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely.
Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental health problems? Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviours can be an early warning sign of a problem:
Positive mental health allows people to:
Ways to maintain positive mental health include:
The CEO of Actionplus Foundation Apostle Fred Osei Annin receiving his certificate after his graduation from the mental Health training for faith leaders organised by The South London and Maudsley Hospital in how to support people with mental Health difficulties. Certificates were presented by Her Worshipful Mayor, Cllr Dora Dixon-Fyle of Southwark Council.
We give proper counselling and support to our clients who are mostly from the faith communities on mental health issues for them to manage the impact of the covid-19 pandemic.