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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Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a major public health concern because of its links to lifespan, physical health, mental health, and overall well-being.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Before the Paris Games, Peaty shared his struggles with injury and his mental health, describing the period as a "self-destructive spiral".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
From job displacement to the effects of AI on mental health and war, critics have been vocal about their fears.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
While the dispute is centered in one neighborhood, similar battles are likely to play out elsewhere as nonprofit groups seek to expand services to treat mental health issues, addiction and homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
They decided that Sal needed a mental health day, which meant he was allowed to skip school and watch TV the next day.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
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