mental health

American  

noun

1. psychological well-being and satisfactory adjustment to society and to the ordinary demands of life.

2. the field of medicine concerned with the maintenance or achievement of such well-being and adjustment.

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Etymology

Origin of mental health

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

A complete assessment of his mental health will probably take months, and the results of that could influence how both sides proceed and whether prosecutors seek the death penalty.

From Los Angeles Times

The need for mental health counselors and support has only grown.

From Los Angeles Times

In their case, the veterans argued that the lack of housing on campus prevented disabled veterans from gaining access to the physical and mental health services provided there.

From Los Angeles Times

Pitman acknowledged legitimate concerns about children's wellbeing online, noting social media's potential mental health impacts.

From Barron's

We hear constantly that social media is destroying mental health and that screen time is eroding well-being.

From The Wall Street Journal

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