LaRae Quy is the founder and CEO of the Mental Toughness Center and the producer of Secrets of a Strong Mind, an online training program. My five months at the FBI Academy were designed to train new ...
Building mental toughness, resilience and a better response to stress is something that many people want to improve. Whether challenging yourself with difficult long-term goals or building good habits ...
Runner's World: Forget mental toughness. Mental flexibility is the key to running success – here are 5 ways to master it
How to train your brain to deal with the rough and smooth of race day to maximise performance and enjoyment Mental toughness is highly valued among runners. We’ve come to embrace the notion that ...
Forget mental toughness. Mental flexibility is the key to running success – here are 5 ways to master it
Overview Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community. It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is a basic human right. Mental health exists on a complex continuum, which is experienced differently from one person to the next. At any one time, a diverse set ...
WHO fact sheet on mental disorders, including sections on anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, risk factors, health systems and social support, as well as WHO's work in these areas.
The document is an opening commentary authored by Dévora Kestel, Director of the Department of Mental Health, Brain Health, and Substance Use at the World Health Organisation. It discusses the prominence of mental health in the preparations for the upcoming UN General Assembly high-level meeting on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in September 2025.