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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But once she sat them down, sang original songs — written during a time when she said she was battling mental health issues — they eventually came around to the idea.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Her death sparked a debate about online hate and the harm this can have on people's mental health.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
In certain cases, that has led to dangerous consequences, particularly with mass-market technology that isn’t specifically built for mental health.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
For those planning a pregnancy, advice on weight, diet, nutrition, exercise, sleep and mental health is recommended.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
“We’re putting together a team of mental health and military professionals to come up with a counterattack. I, personally, feel optimistic that he’ll make a full recovery.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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