Behavioral health refers to the connection between behaviors and the health and well-being of an individual, encompassing mental health, emotional health, and overall well-being. It focuses on understanding how behaviors impact physical health, mental health, and quality of life. Behavioral health encompasses a wide range of conditions and concerns, including mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.

It involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders, often treated with medication and through therapies or interventions that address behavioral patterns, emotions, and thought processes. Behavioral health therapy aims to promote positive behaviors, improve coping mechanisms, and enhance overall quality of life.