Health Issues and Concerns
Mental Health
In a Surgeon General’s report, Mental Health is defined as “The successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to change and to cope with adversity; from early childhood until late life, mental health is the springboard of thinking and communication skills, learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self-esteem.”
Additional Resources
Health information on many mental disorders, breaking news, outreach efforts, and research information as well as free publications on many topics (some available in Spanish). [more]
Learn the symptoms of and treatment for seasonal affective disorder. [more]
Links to inpatient mental health facilities, competency evaluation forms, and a directory of service agencies throughout Wisconsin. [more]
Descriptions of various mental illnesses, resources, testimonials, treatment options, how to find appropriate help, and links to statistics and fact sheets. [more]
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