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Mental Health in Rural Iowa
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Mental Health in Rural Iowa
Mental disorders/health concerns have been recognized as a major rural health priority.
At the least, 50% of the world’s population will be impacted by a mental disorder.
Mental Health…
involves effective functioning in daily activities resulting in
Productive activities (work, school, caregiving)
Healthy relationships
Ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity
Mental Illness…
refers collectively to all diagnosable mental disorders – health conditions involving:
Significant changes in thinking, emotion and/or behavior
Distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities
Mental health is the foundation for thinking, communication, learning, resilience and self-esteem. Mental health is also key to relationships, personal and emotional well-being and contributing to community or society.
Mental disorders include three major categories of mental illness:
1. Schizophrenia
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