Category Archives: Mental Health

Health Impact of Mental Health Mental health and physical health are inextricably linked. Evidence has shown that mental health disordersmost often depressionare strongly associated with the risk, occurrence, management, progression, and outcome of serious chronic diseases and health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease,2, 3 and cancer.4, 5 This association appears to be caused by mental health disorders that precede chronic disease; chronic disease can intensify the symptoms of mental health disordersin effect creating a cycle of poor health.5 This cycle decreases a persons ability to participate in the treatment of and recovery from mental health disorders and chronic disease. Continue reading →

What are mental disorders? Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic) Continue reading →

Welcome to the Department of Mental Health Each of us has health and well-being. Continue reading →

Overview Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Continue reading →

Looking for inspirational mental health quotes? Mental health refers to the state of ouremotional, psychological, and social well-being. Continue reading →

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you are not alone. Many people experience similar struggles, and there are resources available to help Continue reading →

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is committed to developing and maintaining a comprehensive, statewide system of prevention, service, and support options for adults and children with mental illness or emotional disturbance, alcohol/drug problems, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities, as well as adults with Alzheimers disease and other dementia. The mental health service delivery system is comprised of three major components: 1) state-operated programs and community service programs, 2) regional community mental health centers, 3) and other nonprofit/profit service agencies/organizations. Continue reading →

Its an expression we use every day, so it might surprise you that the term mental health is frequently misunderstood. Mental health is often used as a substitute for mental health conditions such as depression, anxietyconditions, schizophrenia, and others. According to the World Health Organization, however, mental health isa state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Continue reading →

- The Depression Test is for individuals who are feeling overwhelming sadness. - The Eating Disorder Test can help explore eating related concerns that have an impact on your physical health and overall well-being Continue reading →

WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS? A mental illness is a health condition that causes changes in a persons thinking, mood or behavior. Continue reading →