Understanding Mental Wellness

Mental wellness is more than the absence of mental illness. In this lesson, we define it as a state of psychological functioning that helps people think clearly, manage emotions, handle stress, maintain relationships, and pursue meaningful goals.

You will learn why mental wellness is a practical concept, how it differs from mental illness, and how psychologists typically evaluate it through observable signs, self-report, and life functioning. This foundation will prepare you for the psychological frameworks used throughout the course.