behavioral health

[ bih-heyv-yer-uhl helth ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of behavioral health¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“This soldier had behavioral health and mental health issues and was being treated for that,” General Milley said.

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