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Mental Health Services On Campus

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Jessica Nino Ms.Cao English 4 11 March 2015 Imagine living with a mental illness that affects everyday life but has no physical aspects to it. Waging a war within ones own head and not being able to control ones own thoughts or feelings. Millions of adolescence throughout the United States are currently sick, living with a mental illness with no idea how to treat it, or even the idea they are sick. Mental Health services on campus may be the answer to treating the diseases many children are suffering from. Mental health is defined as our emotional psychological and social well-being. It affects how one thinks, feels and acts. Mental health also helps determine how someone handles stress, relate to others and make choices. Maintaining healthy mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence and throughout adulthood. People who suffer from mental health disorders often see a change in one’s own mood, thinking and behavior. One in 5 Americans adults experience a mental health issue. One in 10 young people experienced a period of major depression. And 1 in 20 Americans lived with a serious mental health illness (Mental Health Myths and Facts). Factors contribute to mental health problems including; biological facts, such as genes or brain chemistry, life experiences, such as traumatic events or abuse, or family history or mental health problems. Optimisum allows people to realize their full potential, cope with stress of life, work productively

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