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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One of these altered what defendants could qualify for mental health diversions.
From Los Angeles Times
Cherelle Palmer, a licensed mental health counselor based in Florida, said the flu she got in December “significantly impacted” her daily functioning.
From Salon
The case had been delayed several times over concerns around Esan's mental health and fitness to plead.
From BBC
Google and Character.AI, a California startup, have agreed to settle several lawsuits that allege artificial intelligence-powered chatbots harmed the mental health of teenagers.
From Los Angeles Times
A therapist can offer tools to overcome mood disorders and other impediments to your mental health.
From MarketWatch
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