1. Flourishing Languishing No Symptoms Serious Illnesses The Role of Primary Care in Promoting Mental Health Marianne Kobus-Matthews Figure 1: Two-Continuum Model of Mental Health

2. BPSS Model BODY SPIRIT/SOUL PSYCHE SOCIETY Senses Biophysiology Biochemistry Lifestyle Habits Thoughts/Pattern Emotion Memories Association Spirituality Nature Connection Religion Ancestral tradition Meaning & Purpose Family & Friends Work/School Community Professional Support Am J Psychitry. 1980 May;137(5):535-44. The clinical application of the biopsychosocial model.Engel GL J Syst Therapies. 2006; 25 (3): 4-24. Systemic assessment and treatment of Depression and Anxiety in Families: The BPSS in Practice. Payne A et al National Cente of Cultural Competence: http://nccc.georgetown.edu/body_mind_spirit/

3. Definition of Mental Health the capacity "to feel, think and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face. It is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respect the importance of culture, equity, social justice, interconnections and personal dignity" Public Health Agency of Canada [OHAC], 2006