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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He had suffered mental health issues and had expressed "motivation" to move away from offending.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Months later, on a routine mental health walk near the Mar Vista park, I heard a podcast clip that stopped me in my tracks.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
For the tale of an emotional affair touching on issues of mental health, a first-time filmmaker gives Peet what could be the meatiest role of her career.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
He said the party would also prioritise a network of local health and wellbeing centres, bringing GPs, social care, mental health and community services under one roof.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
They explained that the psychosis and other serious mental health problems that burdened Mr. Jenkins could lead to dangerous behavior, but this behavior was a manifestation of serious illness, not a reflection of his character.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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