Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological and social well-being and includes the misuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs. It affects our ability to learn, work, respond to stress, navigate, interact with and participate in our communities. Mental health influences and is influenced by our physical health.
The physical environment is where people live, learn, work and play. People interact with their physical environment through the air they breathe, the water they drink, the land they live on and the climate around them.
Physical health refers to the health of our bodies in movement and function. It affects our ability to participate in our communities. Physical health influences and is influenced by our mental health.
