Mental health is about how we think, feel and act. We might think of it as our state of mind. Just like physical health, we all have mental health and need to take care of it.

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Our mental health changes all the time and can range from good to poor:

• Good mental health means we generally feel able to cope. We can think about things in a calm way. And we’re able to understand and express our emotions in helpful ways.

• Poor mental health means that the way we think, feel or behave is difficult to cope with. We might stop enjoying things. Or we might not want to be around people as much. It can look different for everyone.

Remember: we can all experience difficult feelings and poor mental health. You’re not alone.

© Mind. This information is published in full at mind.org.uk. Find out more at What is mental health? - for 11-18 year olds | Mind

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Below are resources you can use if you are struggling with your mental health, or you are worried about someone else's mental health. You can also find out more about specific mental health conditions and what kind of treatments are available.