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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There might be coaches who could help with issues like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or therapists she could talk to about her mental health.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Three retired police officers have spoken for the first time about the amount of trauma officers and staff are exposed to and the toll it can have on their mental health.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“All right, listen,” said Judge Ronald Kaye, who runs one of four mental health courts in the building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Lawmakers in recent years created several new funds dedicated to workforce development, mental health and child care.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
As worrying as the family’s financial state was to Regina, her concerns about Bobby’s mental health, personality, and behavior eventually became preoccupying.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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