1. Mentally and emotionally healthy are focused, flexible, and creative during good and bad times because they are resilient people who can recognize and appropriately express their emotions.
2. People who are mentally healthy avoid negative mood states created by depression and anxiety by maintaining a strong support network of loved ones whom they can depend on for encouragement.
3. During problems, they have the characteristic ability to step forward and take action as well as step back and reenergize themselves.