behavioral health

American  

[bih-heyv-yer-uhl helth] / bɪˈheɪv yər əl ˈhɛlθ /

noun

1. the field of medicine concerned with a person’s activities or habits and how these affect physical, mental, and social well-being.

2. well-being as it relates to one’s activities and habits.

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Etymology

Origin of behavioral health

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Under a 5150 commitment, he said, a person is often brought to an emergency room for an assessment by someone who is not necessarily a behavioral health specialist.

From Los Angeles Times

The liability burden, Fine added, can “adversely impact class sizes, ability of districts to pay competitive wages and benefits, replace aging and broken equipment like playgrounds, and afford specialized services such as mental and behavioral health interventions.”

From Los Angeles Times

Close to half of Kaiser behavioral health professionals in Northern California said they are uncomfortable with the introduction of AI tools, including Abridge, in their clinical practice, according to their union.

From Los Angeles Times

Mahan told reporters last week that his disagreements with Newsom are “rooted in substance” and praised the governor for muscling through major reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act and behavioral health treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

That study found that telehealth accounts for 44% of all behavioral health visits and 9% of primary-care visits among beneficiaries in traditional Medicare.

From MarketWatch