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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At one point, he accused his former father-in-law, the senator, of continuing “to fund and enable his daughter’s malicious campaign to ruin my life despite his knowledge of her mental health issues.”
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026
A consistent daily routine may offer meaningful benefits for both physical and mental health, according to new research from the University of Missouri.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
In addition to causing death and illness directly, extreme heat can exacerbate heart, lung and kidney disease, as well as mental health problems, experts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Participation in the arts has been shown to reduce isolation, improve mental health and strengthen social bonds.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
The numbers of incarcerated people with serious mental illness declined dramatically, while public and private mental health facilities emerged to provide care to the mentally distressed.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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