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What Is Mental Health?

Why It’s Just as Important as Physical Health

 

At the National Mental Health Physician Assistant Corporation, we believe that mental health is health. Just like your physical health, your emotional and psychological well-being deserves regular attention, care, and support. In fact, your mental and physical health are deeply connected—what affects one often impacts the other.

🌿 What Is Mental Health?

Mental health includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It shapes how you think, feel, and act, especially when coping with stress, relating to others, or making decisions.

Healthy mental functioning allows you to:

  • Cope with daily stress
  • Form strong relationships
  • Perform at work or school
  • Contribute to your community

You don’t need to be free of a mental illness to have good mental health. With the right treatment and environment, many people live full, meaningful lives even with diagnosed conditions like anxiety or depression.

👶 Mental Health Across All Life Stages

Mental health evolves throughout life:

  • Children (0–11 years): Learn to manage emotions and build social skills.
  • Teens (12–17 years): Navigate identity, friendships, and academic stress.
  • Young Adults (18–26 years): Face life transitions like college, work, or starting families.
  • Adults (27–64 years): Manage careers, relationships, caregiving, and major responsibilities.
  • Seniors (65+): Adjust to retirement, health changes, or loss of loved ones.

We offer age-appropriate mental health support and treatment for those 18 years and above.

⚠️ Mental Health Risk Factors

Mental health can be affected by various risk factors, including:

  • Trauma or abuse
  • Discrimination or social inequality
  • Chronic medical conditions
  • Social isolation
  • Financial stress or lack of access to care

However, protective factors like strong support systems, safe environments, and access to care can significantly reduce risk.

📈 Mental Health Conditions Are Common—And Treatable

Did you know nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults lives with a mental health condition? Or that 1 in 7 children has a diagnosed behavioral or mental disorder?

Common conditions we treat at the National Mental Health Physician Assistant Corporation include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • ADHD
  • PTSD
  • Insomnia
  • Panic Disorder

The good news is that mental health conditions are treatable. Our licensed mental health professionals offer evidence-based treatment options tailored to your needs.

🛑 Prevention Is Key: How We Help You Stay Mentally Well

At the National Mental Health Physician Assistant Corporation (NMHPAC), we take a preventive, holistic approach to mental health. Led by Yeon Kim, PA-C, CAQ-Psy, our services focus on:

  • Early identification of mental health symptoms
  • Building emotional resilience
  • Supporting healthy lifestyle habits
  • Reducing stigma around mental illness

Whether you’re seeking a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, ongoing medication management, or guidance connecting with local community resources, Yeon Kim, PA-C, and our clinic are here to support your mental wellness every step of the way.

👨‍⚕️ What to Expect with Our Telehealth Services

All sessions are done via secure video and include:

  • Initial evaluation to assess symptoms and history, and create a care plan.
  • Medication management tailored to your needs.
  • Ongoing support to help you track progress and manage symptom waits.

✅ Why Clients Choose National Mental Health Physician Assistant Corporation

  • Licensed, compassionate mental health providers
  • HIPAA-compliant, private video sessions
  • Appointments within days — no longer waits
  • Flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends available)

📞 Need Help Now?

If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, please call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org.

Ready to take the next step toward better mental health? Schedule an appointment or call (628)-215-1120 today.

Reference

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Mental Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated August 8, 2024. Accessed June 4, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/about/index.html