Mental Health Matters: Nurturing Wellness and Building Connections

Authors Betty Hubbard EdD, MCHES®, FAAHE Denise Demers PhD, CHES Kristy Jamerson PhD, CHES Edited by Kathleen Middleton MS, MCHES®, FAAHE About this Book This book is about mental health, NOT mental illness. It aims to create awareness of the many factors that influence mental health status and most importantly, to cultivate skills and environments that advance emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The book is designed to foster knowledge, attitudes, and skills across multiple areas of social and emotional competence. The book can serve as a mental health promotion resource for building skills and promoting behaviors necessary to support mental health and to respond constructively to life’s challenges. While this book is grounded in academic theory and practice, the intent is to present content in an approachable and useable manner. And, to provide introspective and engaging activities that involve hands-on skill practice. Who Is the Book For? This book was initially