1. Distinguish between mental health, mental illness and mental disorders. According to the WHO, mental health is not just the absence of mental disorders. It is the state of emotional, psychological and social well-being in which each individual realizes their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to their life. community. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood. . Mental health or illness can affect our thought processes, behaviors and emotions. Mental illness is defined as a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feelings, mood, and ability to relate to others and daily functioning (NAMI). Mental disorder is a health condition characterized by changes in thinking, mood and/or behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning. 2. Describe a time in your life when your mental health was severely challenged/threatened. What were the circumstances, who was involved and how did things happen...