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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Malik said the city needs more unarmed personnel to deal with situations in which armed police are not necessary, such as unarmed people experiencing mental health crises.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
She supports “smart criminal justice reform that actually works,” including boosting diversion programs that dismiss charges for defendants who accept help for substance abuse and other issues, along with specialized drug and mental health courts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
There are legal restrictions on reporting the exact address, as it is supported housing for mental health patients in south London.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
She continued that approach after taking office, pushing for the hiring of unarmed crisis responders, such as mental health counselors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
There are plenty of parents in the world with mental health conditions who don’t treat their children badly.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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