The prevalence of mental health issues that affect individuals’ physical and social well-being makes dealing with mental health integral to achieving public health goals. Public health aims to promote healthy lifestyles, as well as to detect, prevent, and respond to diseases. By advocating for prevention and developing effective interventions, public health professionals help individuals and communities combat mental health issues.
Poor mental health not only affects a person’s ability to live a fulfilling life and carry on with their school, work, or familial responsibilities it also can lead to physical and social problems with serious impacts.
