Mind Mental health 

By analogy with the health of the body, 1 could speak metaphorically of a state of health of the mind, or mental health. Merriam-Webster defines mental health as 'A state of emotional & psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive & emotional capabilities, role in society, & meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.' According to the World Health Organization , there is no 1 'official' definition of mental health. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, & competing professional theories all affect how 'mental health' is defined. In general, most experts agree that 'mental health' & 'mental illness' are not opposites. In other words, the absence of a recognized mental disorder is not necessarily an indicator of mental health.

One way to think about mental health is by looking at how effectively & successfully a person roles. Feeling capable & competent being able to handle normal levels of stress, maintaining satisfying relationships, & leading an independent life & being able to 'bounce back,' or recover from difficult situations, are all signs of mental health.

Psychotherapy is an interpersonal, relational intervention used by trained psychotherapists to aid clients in problems of living. This usually includes increasing individual sense of well-being & reducing subjective discomforting experience. Psychotherapists employ a range of techniques based on experiential relationship building, dialogue, communication & behavior change & that are designed to enhance the mental health of a client or patient, or to enhance group relationships . Most forms of psychotherapy use only spoken conversation, though some also use various other forms of communication such as the written word, art, drama, narrative story, or therapeutic touch. Psychotherapy occurs within a structured encounter between a trained therapist & client. Purposeful, theoretically based psychotherapy began in the 19th century with psychoanalysis since then, scores of other approaches have been developed & continue to be created.