This survey is about community mental wellness. To define mental wellness for the purpose of this survey we are using:

Concepts related to the ability to enjoy life:
* Resilience (the ability to bounce back from adversity),
Flexibility , and Self-motivation.
* Also significant is Balance between activities and time spent in:
Social interactions and time alone, work and play,
Sleep and wakefulness,rest and exercise, and
indoors and outdoors.
* A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to:
use his/her cognitive and emotional capabilities,
function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.

Strategies for promoting Mental Health in times of crisis:
• Enhance access to community services for individuals and families in acute crises
• Increase self-sufficiency for individuals and families who experience repeated crises by enhancing coordination, bridging of services and case management.
• Stabilize the physical and mental safety and basic care needs of individuals and families in crises.
• Help families provide a safe and nurturing home environment for all its members.
• Increase families’ ability to develop family life skills

Taylor, James, 1977. Secret O' Life Album: JT; Professional experience of 25 years as a practicing clinical psychologist.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.