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9.19: Outcome- Mental Health

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    Picture of a young, depressed-looking man with his head and arm resting on a table.

    It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.

    —Amelia Barr, author

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    By the end of this section, you will be able to:

    • Describe mental health basics and strategies for improving mental health
    • Describe depression
    • Describe eating disorders
    • Describe anxiety disorders
    • Identify suicide warning signs and resources for further information about mental health issues
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