Mental Health

What is mental health anyway? Why does it seem that society is so focused on the quick fix diet pills for physical health and addictive mood stabilizing pills for mental health. Having a well-balanced life leads to mental stability. When you are mentally healthy, you are rationally minded and can cope with life's ups and downs in an effective manner. This doesn't mean that you won't have emotional instability from time to time...simply that you are able to easily resolve the issues that arise throughout your life. I could be wrong, but it seems like our society tends to turn a blind eye to the mental stability of our children and the parenting skills needed to raise a healthy minded child. I believe we should be teaching our children from a young age that their overall wellness is just as important as learning math skills and reading skills! If you asked your 9 or 10 year old child what mental health was, would they know? Is their a stigma against the phrase mental health? I have had countless conversations with my adult friends and family that feel like you must be crazy if you are seeking counseling. This is such an ignorant thought, in my blunt opinion. In all three of my human performance courses this semester we are not only focusing on physical fitness but optimal wellness, which includes but is not limited to mental health. If your mind is healthy then everything else will fall into place! Some people may have higher needs in this area depending on their genetic predispositions or childhood trauma that caused emotional baggage. But it is my understanding that not one person on this earth is immune to needing a little mental healing! I would love to see more psychology instituted into the school curriculum, affording our children the mental and emotional skills that they will desperately need later in life.