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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On Wednesday, Prince Harry spoke at the launch of a report into the mental health of fathers.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Ken Craft, chief executive of Hope the Mission, said some people with severe mental health problems need more help than staff can provide, and leave.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a major public health concern because of its links to lifespan, physical health, mental health, and overall well-being.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Gary Middleton announced last week he was resigning from the Northern Ireland Assembly to deal with "significant" mental health challenges.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“Your father and I are worried about you, Dana. We’ve decided you could use a mental health day off school.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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