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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Visiting restrictions meant some patients died without loved ones, and very vulnerable patients were left without support, including children in mental health units, women using maternity services and people with dementia.
From BBC
The legislation comes amid mounting concerns about how social networks impact the mental health of young people.
From Los Angeles Times
"Their return could be a reminder of those values, encouraging conversations about identity, dreams, mental health, and what it means to grow up in a complex world," she told AFP.
From Barron's
After seeking help, she was moved from mental health unit to mental health unit, sometimes many hours from the family she loved in Milton Keynes.
From BBC
Joseph will now continue his mental health treatment at Broadmoor Hospital.
From BBC
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