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<\/a>About 80% of us struggle with mental wellbeing at some point, whether we have a mental illness or not. Common challenges and signs include: ▪ Lack of a sense of purpose ▪ Regularly stressed from daily pressures ▪ Lack of a good social support system ▪ Lack of housing or employment ▪ Experiencing social exclusion<\/p>\nLife Implications<\/strong> Poor mental well-being is linked with higher rates of: ▪ Injury ▪ Disability ▪ Chronic disease ▪ Job productivity ▪ Criminal justice involvement ▪ Life expectancy ▪ Lifetime Mental Illness<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Culturally Important<\/strong> For groups that have experienced oppression, moving toward optimal mental well-being is an important goal. This struggle is fueled by historical and current collective trauma and injustice, which must be addressed to achieve mental well-being.<\/p>\n Tools and Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n For more mental well-being resources go to MN Dept. of Health’s Mental Health Promotions (https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/divs\/cfh\/t opic\/mentalhealth\/).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mental well-being is about your quality of life: realizing your abilities, dealing with day to day stress, have meaningful relationships, working and contributing to family and community. About 80% of us struggle with mental wellbeing at some point, whether we … Continue reading \n
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