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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Hastings was also a strong advocate for mental health charities with his wife Jenny, who died after living with depression for 20 years.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The change reflects a broader scientific understanding of the condition as a multisystem disorder that affects metabolic, hormonal, reproductive and mental health — not simply a condition defined by ovarian cysts.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
For now, the findings support a practical but cautious message: nutrition may be one piece of the anxiety puzzle, but it is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The intake process for new detainees, which includes a medical and mental health screening, is supposed to take place within 12 hours of their arrival.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“Your father and I are worried about you, Dana. We’ve decided you could use a mental health day off school.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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