Mental health refers to the psychological and emotional well-being of an individual. It is closely related to their sense of purpose, resilience and capacity to cope with life’s challenges; hence its important role in how we think and feel, how we interact with one another, and how we make decisions in our lives. Mental health is also dynamic: it can fluctuate from day-to-day or as our circumstances evolve, and can be subject to a range of dynamics including our personal strengths and life experiences, as well as individual and social determinants of mental health such as income, environment, education and access to health services.

See also: cognitive justice, human right, power relation, global change, health crisis