The Difference Between Mental Health and Behavioral Health

Mental health and behavioral health are often used interchangeably, but they can refer to slightly different concepts.

What is mental health?

Mental health refers to a person’s overall psychological well-being. It is the state of being emotionally and cognitively healthy, and it is an essential part of overall health and well-being. Mental health includes a person’s ability to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and it can be affected by a wide range of factors, including genetics, environment, and life experiences.

Behavioral health explained

Behavioral health, on the other hand, is a broad term that refers to the behavior of individuals and the impact of that behavior on their overall health and well-being. It includes mental health, as well as substance abuse and addiction. Behavioral health encompasses a person’s behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that can affect their physical health, as well as their social, economic, and environmental well-being.

In summary, mental health refers to a person’s overall psychological well-being, while behavioral health refers to the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that can affect a person’s overall health and well-being. Both mental health and behavioral health are important for overall health and well-being, and they can be interconnected. Family Care Center is proud to be the #1 provider of behavioral health outpatient services in Colorado, and we are expanding our reach to the states of Tennessee and Texas!

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