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

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

Benji Hadar, who recently got his masters in social work and works as a psychotherapist at a community behavioral health clinic in New York, was surprised not only by the paucity of fellow male students but also by the extent to which men were overlooked in his coursework.

From The Wall Street Journal

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