Mental functions and cognitive processes are terms often used interchangeably (although not always correctly so, the term cognitive tends to have specific implications - see cognitive and cognitivism) to mean such functions or processes as perception, introspection, memory, imagination, conception, belief, reasoning, volition, and emotion--in other words, all the different things that we can do with our minds. A specific instance of engaging in a cognitive process is a mental event. The event of perceiving City Hall is, of course, different from the entire process, or faculty, of perception--one's ability to perceive things. In other words, in instance of perceiving is different from the ability that makes it possible.
Mental health is a state of emotional well being which includes the successful performance of mentalfunctions, and results in productive activities, fulfilling relationships, and the ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity.
Mental disorders are health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior, and are associated with distress and/or impaired ability to function in multiple roles and/or environments.
Mental disorders were the sixth leading cause of death for Wood County residents (the age adjusted rate being higher than that of both the Northern region and the state as a whole).
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