mental health
noun
1
: the condition of being sound mentally and emotionally that is characterized by the absence of mental illness and by adequate adjustment especially as reflected in feeling comfortable about oneself, positive feelings about others, and the ability to meet the demands of daily life
also
: the general condition of one's mental and emotional state
2
: health care dealing with the promotion and improvement of mental health and the treatment of mental illness
—often used before another noun
mental health professionals
a mental health clinic
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025
The incident remains under investigation, Gajewski said, but authorities suspect the driver may have been experiencing a mental health crisis.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The man was threatening to shoot himself, and officers negotiated with him to seek mental health treatment for over an hour before the shooting took place, said spokesperson Sgt.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
That’s why it’s being used off-label around the world to treat people with a variety of mental health issues.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mental health
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“Mental health.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mental%20health. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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mental health
noun1
: the condition of being sound mentally and emotionally that is characterized by the absence of mental illness and by adequate adjustment especially as reflected in feeling comfortable about oneself, having positive feelings about others, and being able to meet the demands of daily life
also
: the general condition of one's mental and emotional state
Finding the flexibility and balance that is required for good mental health is a challenge we all face. —Christy Turlington, Psychology Today
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: health care dealing with the promotion and improvement of mental health and the treatment of mental illness : mental hygiene
—often used before another noun
mental health professionals
a mental health clinic
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