What is mental and emotional health? While there is no official definition, these terms generally refer to our thoughts, feelings, and actions, particularly when faced with life's challenges and stresses. Throughout our lives, mental health provides the foundation of our thinking and communication skills, learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self-esteem. Just like physical health, emotional well-being is an essential part of our overall wellness and needs attention and care. Being mindful of how you feel, being kind to yourself, and regularly checking in with your emotions are just as important as eating right and staying active.