Many people are not self- or socially aware, are not effective decision-makers or personal problem-solvers, and lack the skills to manage their feelings and thinking and to successfully work through misunderstandings and conflicts in relationships. We are not born with these skills. Learn how to teach them.

When people talk about mental health, they are usually talking about the lack of it. Discussions about improving mental health usually revolve around preventing problems from occurring, early detection and intervention, and treatment. As essential as these are, they do not address the concept of mental health promotion. Prevention is just that, preventing a problem from occurring. Early intervention is critical, as treatment can begin before a problem worsens.