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 a show about grief and mental health, Williams is often on hand to bring the funny.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
"I needed therapy because my mental health had spiralled way out of control... but I never understood why," said Mellissa.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The company intends to argue that mental health is an industry-wide issue, and that some of the states' claims are protected by free speech laws.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Increased neuroplasticity could potentially support processes involved in mental health, learning, emotional regulation, and resilience to stress.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Is your mental health break over?” she asks.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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