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What is mental illness and mental health problem ?

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 What is Mental Illness ?     Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of . It is a medical problem, just like heart disease or diabetes. Mental illness are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behaviour. Mental illness are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social , work or family activities. Mental illness is treatable. The vast majority of individuals with mental illness continue to function in their daily lives.           About Mental Health                                                                                                                                                  Mental Health involves effective functioning in daily activities resulting in  Productive activities (work,  school , caregiving)  Healthy relationships  Ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity   Mental Illness refers collectively to all diagnosable mental disorders-health conditions involving Significant changes in thinking , emotion and/or behavio