A short description of the differences between mental health and mental illness.

1. MentalHealth/Illness

2. Mental Health 
The psychological state of
someone functioning at a
satisfactory level of
emotional and behavioural
adjustment.

3. Mental Health Allows…
• Confidence/ self-esteem.
• Appreciation of others/ the environment.
• Ability to enjoy hobbies/ spend time with
friends and family.
• Cope with life's challenges.
• Set realistic goals/reach potential.
• Eat healthy/sleep adequately/exercise
regularly.

4. Mental Illness
A health problem that
significantly affects the way
someone thinks, feels,
behaves and interacts with
others.

5. Causes of Mental Illness 
• Biological Factors e.g. genetic/hormones.
• Cognitive/self-esteem issues.
• Social Factors e.g. unemployment, financial
issues, homelessness, family
breakdown, violence.
• Drug, alcohol and other substance abuse.
• Long term/acute stress.

6. Mental Illness Results In…
• Low self esteem/ position in society.
• Loss of wage/ unemployment.
• Loss of life (suicide)/ homelessness/neglect.
• Social isolation/ alienation.
• Related physical illness/ comorbidity e.g. drug
or alcohol use.

7. Thank You
I hope this helps with you studies 
Sincerely,
An Aussie Paramedic Student