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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A growing number of governments are seeking to restrict minors’ access to social media amid concerns over its impact on mental health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
"This knowledge can help to better understand and recognize mental health problems in mothers. It is important that we understand how the brain adapts to motherhood."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
As a result, a cottage industry of mental health “expat therapists” has emerged, helping people navigate these complex emotions of moving abroad.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
"Protecting the physical and mental health of Europeans must be a priority for social media platforms," EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
None of this is good for his mental health.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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