{"id":30000,"date":"2021-03-15T11:42:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T15:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=30000"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:51:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:51:59","slug":"what-is-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/what-is-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"What is mental health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead\">Does mental health feel like a confusing concept? Although it\u2019s discussed now more than ever, it\u2019s OK if you\u2019re still unsure of what it means. Mental health is different for everyone, and communicating about it can bring up strong emotions. In this story, Kids Help Phone shares a structure for understanding mental health and mental disorders to help you feel more empowered to connect with others about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can tap on the video below to view an interpretation of this story in American Sign Language (ASL).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is mental health? | Info for young people in American Sign Language (ASL)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_j0oGnfb7fw?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0&#038;controls=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;color=white&#038;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2    id=\"what-is-mental-health\"\n    class=\"acf-block-heading \"\n    >\n    What is mental health?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Mental health is a range of thoughts, feelings and experiences that make up your overall&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/kids-help-phones-wheel-of-well-being\/\">mental, emotional and spiritual well-being<\/a>. Your mental health can be impacted by a number of different things that are unique to you, so no one person\u2019s experience is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some factors that can influence your mental health include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your physical health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>school \/ work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your community \/ social supports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your family, friends and other relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spirituality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>experiences of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/understanding-stereotypes-prejudice-and-discrimination\/\">prejudice \/ discrimination<\/a>&nbsp;(e.g. colonialism, racism, ableism, sexism, homophobia, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>past trauma \/ ongoing traumatic experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ethnicity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>access to services and support (e.g. income, food insecurity, housing, job security, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tools you\u2019ve learned for coping with tough emotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stigma \/ barriers that impact your ability to get support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2    id=\"what-are-mental-health-challenges\"\n    class=\"acf-block-heading \"\n    >\n    What are mental health challenges?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Because so many things can impact your mental health, it\u2019s common to experience challenges from time to time. Things in your life such as school, family \/ community, work and physical health may all seem separate, but are actually all connected. When one thing changes, it can affect other areas of your life and as a result, impact your mental health. For example, if you\u2019re not feeling well and can\u2019t visit your friends or participate in activities you enjoy, you may feel sad, lonely, stressed, worried, etc. No matter how you\u2019re feeling, your experience is valid and you can connect for support when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2    id=\"what-are-mental-disorders\"\n    class=\"acf-block-heading \"\n    >\n    What are mental disorders?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, when people experience mental health challenges, they can develop a mental disorder. Mental disorders are common. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealthcommission.ca\/resource\/making-the-case-for-investing-in-mental-health-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health Commission of Canada<\/a>, in any given year, one in five people in Canada will experience mental health challenges or a mental disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental disorders can affect anyone. You may experience them personally or know someone who experiences them such as a family \/ community member, friend or classmate. A mental disorder is a clinical diagnosis (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud\/?tags=depression,sadness\">depression<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud\/?tags=anxiety\">anxiety<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud?tags=eating-disorders\">eating disorders<\/a>, etc.) that can only be made by a doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to remember that it\u2019s not your fault if you develop or experience a mental disorder. They\u2019re usually caused by a combination of things happening in your body as well as in your environment (i.e. in your own life and in the world around you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible to live with a mental disorder and be mentally healthy. For example, you may have a diagnosis of depression, and with the management options (e.g. counselling, medication, etc.) and \/ or coping strategies that work for you, you can attend school \/ work, maintain relationships and live an enjoyable and fulfilling life. Even if two people have the same mental disorder, it may be and feel different because everyone\u2019s options and coping strategies are different.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2    id=\"mental-health-is-a-spectrum\"\n    class=\"acf-block-heading \"\n    >\n    Mental health is a spectrum<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Experiencing moments where you feel mentally unhealthy doesn\u2019t automatically mean you have a mental disorder. It may be a signal to you to practise more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud\/?tags=self-care\">self-care<\/a>, learn new ways to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/how-calm-down-when-youre-stressed\/\">manage challenges<\/a>&nbsp;and \/ or connect for help from others. It may be helpful to take a minute right now to think about the support and tools&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/self-quest\/\">available to you<\/a>&nbsp;and reflect on what helps you to feel better when you\u2019re going through difficult times. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, there are options available for support. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of mental health, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2    id=\"resources-to-support-your-well-being\"\n    class=\"acf-block-heading \"\n    >\n    Resources to support your well-being<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When you start to experience mental health challenges and difficult feelings, it can be helpful to try activities you enjoy, practise&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud\/?tags=self-care\">self-care<\/a> and \/ or use coping strategies that work for you. Your coping strategies might include&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/breathing-balloon\/\">breathing exercises<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/what-is-mindfulness-and-how-can-i-practise-it\/\">practising mindfulness<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/how-identify-safe-adult\/\">communicating with a safe adult<\/a>&nbsp;or friend, connecting with your community,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/how-to-start-journaling-today\/\">journaling<\/a>, being creative, communicating with a counsellor, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-content-pack-block_6a14f638ebaec9dbed2896f56eac08a0\" class=\"acf-block-content-pack\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"acf-block-content-pack__accordion\" id=\"accordion-zH5YXb\">\n\n        \n            <button id=\"collapse-heading-xSDcUd\" class=\"acf-block-content-pack__button d-flex flex-row w-100 position-relative collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" 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src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-pursed-lips-autumn-leaves-0202_tile-new.jpg\" class=\"single-article-preview__image h-100 w-100\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-pursed-lips-autumn-leaves-0202_tile-new.jpg 740w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-pursed-lips-autumn-leaves-0202_tile-new-336x300.jpg 336w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-pursed-lips-autumn-leaves-0202_tile-new-40x36.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-pursed-lips-autumn-leaves-0202_tile-new-46x41.jpg 46w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-pursed-lips-autumn-leaves-0202_tile-new-64x57.jpg 64w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-pursed-lips-autumn-leaves-0202_tile-new-80x71.jpg 80w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-pursed-lips-autumn-leaves-0202_tile-new-115x103.jpg 115w, 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align-items-center justify-content-center category-wrapper\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <span class=\"single-article-preview__type-icon d-flex align-items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap\/images\/step-care-category-graduation-hat-icon.svg\"\n                            alt=\"Learn\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"single-article-preview__type-name\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category<\/span> Learn<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n\n                                \n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <h3 class=\"mt-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/8-ways-foster-hope-your-daily-life\/\"\n                onclick=\"setCookie('recent_view[2270]','2270',1)\"\n                class=\"single-article-preview__title d-block\" style=\"color: ;\">\n                8 ways to foster hope in your daily life        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         class=\"single-article-preview__tag d-block\" data-cy=\"single-article-preview-tag\"><span\n                        class=\"sr-only\">Tagged with&nbsp;<\/span> depression<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"mt-0 pt-0 list-style-none\">\n                <a href=\"\/tag-cloud\/?tags=stress\"\n                    class=\"single-article-preview__tag d-block\" data-cy=\"single-article-preview-tag\"><span\n                        class=\"sr-only\">Tagged with&nbsp;<\/span> stress<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            \n        <\/ul>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"single-article-preview  single-article-preview--horizontal w-100 d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row overflow-hidden d-flex flex-column\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"single-article-preview__image-wrapper d-block position-relative\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new.jpg\" class=\"single-article-preview__image h-100 w-100\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new.jpg 740w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-336x300.jpg 336w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-40x36.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-46x41.jpg 46w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-64x57.jpg 64w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-80x71.jpg 80w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-115x103.jpg 115w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-118x105.jpg 118w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-400x357.jpg 400w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-362x323.jpg 362w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-43x38.jpg 43w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiles-tension-release-exercise-new-600x535.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>    <\/div>\n\n    \n        <div class=\"single-article-preview__details  bg-white d-flex flex-column\">\n        <div class=\"single-article-preview__redirector d-block\"\n            >\n\n            \n            <div class=\"single-article-preview__type d-flex flex-row align-items-center\">\n                                                <span class=\"bg-teal d-flex flex-row align-items-center justify-content-center category-wrapper\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <span class=\"single-article-preview__type-icon d-flex align-items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap\/images\/step-care-category-lightbulb-icon.svg\"\n                            alt=\"Practise\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span\n                        class=\"single-article-preview__type-name single-article-preview__type-name--practice\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category<\/span> Practise                <\/span>\n\n                                \n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <h3 class=\"mt-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/tension-release-exercise\/\"\n                onclick=\"setCookie('recent_view[2313]','2313',1)\"\n                class=\"single-article-preview__title d-block\" style=\"color: ;\">\n                Tension Release Exercise            <\/a><\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n\n                <ul class=\"single-article-preview__tags d-flex flex-row flex-wrap align-items-start px-0\"\n            aria-label=\"Tags\">\n\n                        <li class=\"mt-0 pt-0 list-style-none\">\n                <a href=\"\/tag-cloud\/?tags=anxiety\"\n                    class=\"single-article-preview__tag d-block\" data-cy=\"single-article-preview-tag\"><span\n                        class=\"sr-only\">Tagged with&nbsp;<\/span> anxiety<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"mt-0 pt-0 list-style-none\">\n                <a href=\"\/tag-cloud\/?tags=stress\"\n                    class=\"single-article-preview__tag d-block\" data-cy=\"single-article-preview-tag\"><span\n                        class=\"sr-only\">Tagged with&nbsp;<\/span> stress<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"mt-0 pt-0 list-style-none\">\n                <a href=\"\/tag-cloud\/?tags=tool\"\n                    class=\"single-article-preview__tag d-block\" data-cy=\"single-article-preview-tag\"><span\n                        class=\"sr-only\">Tagged with&nbsp;<\/span> tool<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"mt-0 pt-0 list-style-none\">\n                <a href=\"\/tag-cloud\/?tags=coping\"\n                    class=\"single-article-preview__tag d-block\" data-cy=\"single-article-preview-tag\"><span\n                        class=\"sr-only\">Tagged with&nbsp;<\/span> coping<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            \n        <\/ul>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"single-article-preview  single-article-preview--horizontal w-100 d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row overflow-hidden d-flex flex-column\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"single-article-preview__image-wrapper d-block position-relative\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile.jpg\" class=\"single-article-preview__image h-100 w-100\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile.jpg 740w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-336x300.jpg 336w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-40x36.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-46x41.jpg 46w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-64x57.jpg 64w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-80x71.jpg 80w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-115x103.jpg 115w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-118x105.jpg 118w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-400x357.jpg 400w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-362x323.jpg 362w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-43x38.jpg 43w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThreeGirlsintheKitchenCookingTile-600x535.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>    <\/div>\n\n    \n        <div class=\"single-article-preview__details  bg-white d-flex flex-column\">\n        <div class=\"single-article-preview__redirector d-block\"\n            >\n\n            \n            <div class=\"single-article-preview__type d-flex flex-row align-items-center\">\n                                                <span class=\"bg-blue d-flex flex-row align-items-center justify-content-center category-wrapper\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <span class=\"single-article-preview__type-icon d-flex align-items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap\/images\/step-care-category-graduation-hat-icon.svg\"\n                            alt=\"Learn\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"single-article-preview__type-name\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category<\/span> Learn<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n\n                                \n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <h3 class=\"mt-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/nutrition-tips-to-fuel-your-body\/\"\n                onclick=\"setCookie('recent_view[2070]','2070',1)\"\n                class=\"single-article-preview__title d-block\" style=\"color: ;\">\n                Kids Help Phone&#8217;s nutrition tips to fuel your body            <\/a><\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n\n                <ul class=\"single-article-preview__tags d-flex flex-row flex-wrap align-items-start px-0\"\n            aria-label=\"Tags\">\n\n                        <li class=\"mt-0 pt-0 list-style-none\">\n                <a href=\"\/tag-cloud\/?tags=body-image\"\n                    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https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-cautious-smile-grey-tshirt-0229_WP-tile-new-64x57.jpg 64w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-cautious-smile-grey-tshirt-0229_WP-tile-new-80x71.jpg 80w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-cautious-smile-grey-tshirt-0229_WP-tile-new-115x103.jpg 115w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-cautious-smile-grey-tshirt-0229_WP-tile-new-118x105.jpg 118w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-cautious-smile-grey-tshirt-0229_WP-tile-new-400x357.jpg 400w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-cautious-smile-grey-tshirt-0229_WP-tile-new-362x323.jpg 362w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-cautious-smile-grey-tshirt-0229_WP-tile-new-43x38.jpg 43w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/teen-cautious-smile-grey-tshirt-0229_WP-tile-new-600x535.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>    <\/div>\n\n    \n        <div class=\"single-article-preview__details  bg-white d-flex flex-column\">\n        <div class=\"single-article-preview__redirector d-block\"\n            >\n\n            \n            <div class=\"single-article-preview__type d-flex flex-row align-items-center\">\n                                                <span class=\"bg-blue d-flex flex-row align-items-center justify-content-center category-wrapper\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <span class=\"single-article-preview__type-icon d-flex align-items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap\/images\/step-care-category-graduation-hat-icon.svg\"\n                            alt=\"Learn\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"single-article-preview__type-name\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category<\/span> Learn<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n\n                                \n            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