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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The former boxer previously presented Carl Frampton: Men in Crisis where he learns why so many young men in Northern Ireland are struggling with their mental health.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Voters quoted in the piece consistently say they are searching for candidates with detailed, credible plans on affordability, homelessness, and mental health rather than simply a strong brand or online presence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The change reflects a broader scientific understanding of the condition as a multisystem disorder that affects metabolic, hormonal, reproductive and mental health — not simply a condition defined by ovarian cysts.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Still, the finding adds to growing interest in the relationship between nutrition and mental health.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Several former foster parents admitted to being very frustrated by Avery because they weren't equipped to deal with his serious mental health problems.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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