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How can individual attributes protect mental health?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / Developing and Protecting Individual Attributes
"Mental health depends partly on the capacity to manage thoughts, feelings, behavior, and interactions with others. Self-control, resilience, and confidence should be developed early so people can handle complex choices and adversity. Avoiding substance use, maintaining a healthy diet, and engaging in regular physical activity can also protect mental health."
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