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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Cognitive abilities expand rapidly at this age, but the risk of developing certain mental health conditions also becomes higher.
From Science Daily
A "huge amount" of observational research, often based on surveys, has tracked a correlation between teen tech use and worse mental health, she told AFP.
From Barron's
A GP says patients are presenting with mental health problems because of stress they feel over their levels of personal debt.
From BBC
His solicitor told the court that his client had received treatment for mental health difficulties.
From BBC
"It can do your mental health no good trying to go to these events."
From BBC
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