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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Disclosing mental health issues to a boss or HR is generally legally protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
From MarketWatch
To coax Bradbury out, authorities brought a licensed mental health clinician to the scene after speaking with his family, the department said.
From Los Angeles Times
The landmark trial is expected to last until late March, when the jury will decide whether Meta, which owns Instagram, and Google-owned YouTube knowingly designed addictive apps that harmed her mental health.
From Barron's
The bar has asked for three batches of records from the county — lawsuits, detailed descriptions of the abuse and certificates from mental health professionals.
From Los Angeles Times
Meta has so far argued that Kaley's excessive use of Instagram was not an addiction and that their platform was not to blame for her ensuing mental health problems.
From BBC
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