Mental health is an indicator of the condition of a person’s mind or state of mental health. It is usually defined as the state of a person who is “functioning at an acceptable level of mental and behavioral adjustment.”

A person’s behavior is influenced by the mental health of the person. Psychologists define mental health as the state of a person who can be self-assured, responsible, cooperative, and motivated to perform tasks at work or in daily life. However, it may also include a person who is emotionally stable and who shows no signs of emotional instability, such as depression, anger or other negative emotions.

Mental health disorders are defined as those mental conditions that interfere with a person’s ability to function normally. When a person suffers from a mental disorder, his or her normal mental functions can be impaired. There are four main types of mental disorders.

The first specific type of disorder is schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations, delusions and disorganized speech. People with this disorder often have a distorted view of the world and cannot make up their minds. They are prone to violent outbursts, which are out of proportion to their personalities. People suffering from schizophrenia are often unable to adapt to social situations and tend to withdraw from society. Because of their poor judgment and personality abnormalities, people with schizophrenia have a high risk of committing suicide. People who are diagnosed with schizophrenia are often treated with antipsychotic drugs.

Another specific type of disorder is bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is characterized by mania (high mood) and depression (low mood). People suffering from bipolar disorder often experience sudden changes in mood, feelings of irritability, restlessness and aggression. A person with bipolar disorder is also likely to experience multiple manias, but these manias are usually unstable and last for a short time. People who suffer from bipolar disorder often do not suffer from serious depression, but they may have severe symptoms such as agitation and hallucinations.

A person diagnosed with bipolar disorder is commonly treated with antidepressant medications. Antidepressants help in reducing the person’s risk of suicide, and in some cases, antidepressants help prevent the person from becoming manic again. Another alternative form of treatment for this condition is cognitive behavioral therapy.

Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are also included in the list of mental disorders. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight. People with this condition usually engage in eating binges and exercise in a bid to suppress their appetite. Bulimia is more severe and is characterized by repeated attempts to purge food from the body through excessive physical activity or throwing up.

People with mental disorders often develop coping strategies to deal with their conditions. A person with this condition is likely to have low self-esteem and frequent periods of sadness, but he or she may also find coping strategies that are helpful such as meditation, prayer or seeking therapy.