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MENTAL HEALTH

A healthy mind lives in a healthy body. A mentally sound person is sociable and resilient , meaning he or she is able to deal with stress and disap- pointment and with a positive attitude. Mentally healthy persons can make choices, be active, and feel confident. In short, mental health is about coping with the challenges of life, working productively and fruitfully.

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

INTRUSIVE: unwelcome RESILIENT: able to bounce back SITUATIONAL: describes something that is caused by or is somehow related to particular circumstances

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