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What is the mental health continuum?
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MH continuum: Mental health runs along a continuum, from temporary to permanent, with periods of mental distress & times of no distress, between optimum & poor mental health. Optimum means happiness, control over behaviors, appraisal of reality, healthy self concept, & academic or work effectiveness.
Answered 10/7/2017
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Refers to Autism: In mental health the "continuum" usually refers the disorders that can be classified as falling somewhere within Autistic Spectrum or continuum
Answered 1/14/2016
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