In an interview with Adam Grant, Lisa Damour explores the true meaning of mental health.
Mental health is NOT about being happy all the time.
It's about having the right feelings for the situation and knowing how to handle them.
The goal isn't to get rid of sadness, anxiety, or anger.
It's about understanding your feelings and NOT letting them control you.
Mental health is not about being happy all the time. It’s about experiencing emotions that are appropriate for your environment—and handling them well.
— Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) January 22, 2025
The goal is not to erase sadness, anxiety, or anger. It’s to put your feelings in perspective instead of letting them define… pic.twitter.com/gsBP8hTVsm
