Difference between mental illness and mental health

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Assignment:

A nurse is discussing the difference between mental illness and mental health with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding?

"Mental illness is a condition caused by poor mental health."
"Mental health can present at any age, whereas mental illness can only present after age 20."
"Mental illness is when there is disruption in a person's ability to complete activities of daily living, whereas mental health is when the person can cope with daily stressors."
"Mental health and mental illness are the same concepts."

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