FRANCISTOWN: Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Additionally, experts say good mental health depends on a delicate balance of factors and that several elements of life and the world at large can work together to contribute to disorders. Having limited financial means or belonging to a marginalised group such as the Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) or persecuted ethnic group, like the Basarwa community, can increase the risk of mental health disorders, the researchers add.
