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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While a small decline can be adaptive, dads face mental health risks when their testosterone drops too low.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Following our investigation, the BBC spoke to dozens more parents, who say the government's commitment to increased regulation is "absolutely essential" for the safety of babies and maternal mental health.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It’s better for the children’s health and mental health, according to Butts.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“Brass tacks is that we need people that are going to be willing to fight for mental health services,” Sannappa said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
“Sorry. I don’t really know how to explain it. It’s...I just want you to be prepared. People in Iran don’t think about mental health the way we do back home.”
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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