mental health
Americannoun
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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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They also agree that tending to mental health concerns is hugely important for new fathers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s better for the children’s health and mental health, according to Butts.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“Brass tacks is that we need people that are going to be willing to fight for mental health services,” Sannappa said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Lockdowns during the pandemic took a toll on her studies and mental health, while stopping her from securing any work experience.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Several decades of mental health have not made schizophrenia go away, nor has it been established that a community mental-health center can yet maintain the mental health of a community.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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