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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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
There was a history of police responses to Rootselaar’s home, including calls related to mental health concerns, McDonald said.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Kuhl said last year that jurors should have the chance to consider whether design features implemented by the companies, like endlessly scrolling feeds, have contributed to mental health harms, rather than content alone.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The data is clear that, over time, exercise improves both mental health and cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, Bigliassi said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Mental health.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mental%20health. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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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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