What is mental health?

Good mental health is a state of well-being where you feel good and can function well. You can cope with normal stresses, work productively, and feel satisfied with life.

A mental disorder . . .

IS NOT the result of personal weakness.

IS a medical condition that causes significant distress and disrupts a person’s thinking, emotional control, and behavior.

Can often upset a person’s ability to relate to others and to handle the daily demands of life.

Can affect people of any age, culture, race, tribe, religion, educational background, or income level.