Gender Differences in Positive Mental Health among Individuals with Schizophrenia

According to the World Health Organization [1], health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” and mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively a nd fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community”. Mental health is thus more than just the absence of illness but it also encompasses the presence of positive mental health.

Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anitha Jeyagurunathan, Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Edimansyah Abdin, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Lee Seng Esmond Seow, Shirlene Pang, Louisa Picco, Chong Siow Ann, Mythily Subramaniam Source Type: research