How does a good relationship affect your mental health?

Couple relationships Being happily married or in a stable relationship impacts positively on mental health. Research has found that high marital quality is associated with lower stress and less depression. However, single people have better mental health outcomes than people who are unhappily married.

Should I date someone with mental health problems?

It might be time to be concerned about your relationship, when mental illness symptoms are getting in the way of your day to day life, or your safety is being compromised. You can definitely be in a healthy relationship with someone who has a mental illness, but keep an eye out for when things get unhealthy.