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 companies “knew that their design tactics were harming young girls’ mental health, and they didn’t back off.
From Los Angeles Times
“Many of our most vulnerable students are losing access to food, mental health support and connections to their school community, their friends, their beloved educators, their support system.”
From Los Angeles Times
The world's largest social media companies have been accused of creating "addiction machines" as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube.
From BBC
In November 2025, polling by Mental Health UK found more than one in three UK residents now use AI to support their mental health or wellbeing.
From BBC
He also cited lengthy waits for mental health services, adding: "Part of this might be driven by children who have a mental health need that's not being met."
From BBC
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