mental health
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psychological well-being and satisfactory adjustment to society and to the ordinary demands of life.
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the field of medicine concerned with the maintenance or achievement of such well-being and adjustment.
Etymology
Origin of mental health
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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These grants pay for such services as mental health support, college-prep support and partnerships with other entities for career-technical training.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
The facial expressions that capture a child's attention may reveal important clues about their mental health.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
Brivik agreed, citing the “mass exodus” of healthcare workers post-pandemic and noting the need to combat burnout and stigma surrounding mental health services.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Several approaches can help manage news fatigue and protect mental health.
From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026
“Your father and I are worried about you, Dana. We’ve decided you could use a mental health day off school.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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