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Mental health - an overview

Mental health problems are among the most common of all health conditions, directly affecting about a quarter of the population in any one year. They range from short-term problems to serious long-term illnesses.

 

Mental health problems result from a complex interaction of biological, social and psychological factors, but are still usually discussed in medical terms.