For all individuals, mental, physical
and social health are vital and
interwoven strands of life. As our
understanding of this relationship
grows, it becomes ever more apparent
that mental health is crucial to the
overall well-being of individuals,
societies and countries. Indeed, mental
health can be defined as a state of
well-being enabling individuals to
realize their abilities, cope with the
normal stresses of life, work
productively and fruitfully, and make a
contribution to their communities.