Global Experts Define 'Wellbeing' to Guide Mental Health Policies
A landmark study led by Adelaide University has achieved international consensus on the definition of 'wellbeing,' a term often used but rarely agreed upon in mental health discourse. By surveying 122 experts across 11 disciplines, researchers identified 19 dimensions of positive mental health, emphasizing that wellbeing is not merely the absence of sadness but a combination of emotional, psychological, and social factors. The study highlights six core dimensions: meaning and purpose, life satisfaction, self-acceptance, connection, autonomy, and happiness. This standardized definition aims to inform mental health policies, workplace programs, and healthcare practices, providing a clearer framework for measuring and promoting mental wellbeing. 
