| Definition | Refers to a person's cognitive and psychological well-being, encompassing thoughts, feelings, emotions, and mental stability. | Focuses specifically on a person's emotional well-being, including the ability to recognize, express, and manage emotions effectively. |
| Components | Encompasses a broad range of factors, including cognitive functioning, coping skills, psychological resilience, and the overall state of one's mind. | Focuses primarily on the ability to identify, understand, express, and regulate emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and more. |
| Function | Primarily deals with cognitive processes, mental disorders, intellectual functioning, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. | Primarily deals with emotional states, emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, and the ability to navigate and express feelings. |
| Well-being | Relates to a person's overall psychological well-being, including factors like self-esteem, stress management, and the ability to cope with life's challenges. | Specifically addresses the quality and depth of an individual's emotional experiences and their capacity to experience a range of emotions in a healthy manner. |
| Impact on Behavior | Has a significant influence on an individual's behavior, including their ability to function effectively, make decisions, and interact with others. | Directly affects how a person expresses and manages their emotions, impacting interpersonal relationships, communication, and emotional responses. |
| Coping Mechanisms | Involves coping mechanisms related to cognitive processes, problem-solving, stress management, and adapting to life's demands. | Involves coping mechanisms related to emotional expression, regulation, and the ability to handle emotional challenges and conflicts. |
| Mental Disorders | Mental health encompasses a wide range of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more. | Emotional health primarily addresses the individual's ability to manage and express emotions, although severe emotional issues can contribute to mental health disorders. |
| Assessment and Support | Typically assessed by mental health professionals and can involve therapeutic interventions, counseling, medication, and psychological assessments. | Assessed through emotional intelligence assessments, self-awareness, self-help strategies, and support from counselors or therapists specializing in emotional well-being. |
| Holistic Approach | Encompasses a holistic approach to mental well-being, considering cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of one's mental health. | Focuses on emotional aspects of well-being, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and regulating emotions effectively. |
| Everyday Life Impact | Influences a person's overall quality of life, daily functioning, relationships, and decision-making processes. | Affects the depth and quality of emotional experiences, interpersonal interactions, and one's ability to manage and express emotions in everyday life |
