Mental health

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Mental health affects how you think, feel, act and relate to others. Mental health also affects how you feel about yourself and how you handle the stressors in everyday life. An example is managing anger. Anger itself isn't the problem. But handling it poorly can be a problem. Think about whether finding new ways to manage anger might be helpful.

If you struggle with how you feel about yourself, how you act or other mental health issues, there is help. To find a mental health professional, ask a member of your health care team.

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Oct. 10, 2023

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