behavioral health
Americannoun
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the field of medicine concerned with a person’s activities or habits and how these affect physical, mental, and social well-being.
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well-being as it relates to one’s activities and habits.
Etymology
Origin of behavioral health
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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"The findings of this study further point to the importance of attending to mental and behavioral health for cardiovascular disease prevention and cardiovascular health optimization," Vela said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
According to the Navy, aboard the Lincoln were one clinical psychologist, one clinical social worker and three behavioral health technicians as well as a counselor and five Navy chaplains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
When he was admitted to the jail, he "denied any behavioral health issues or concerns and answered 'no' to all suicide screening questions," ICE says.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
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 ● Feb. 6, 2026
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 ● Jan. 24, 2026
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