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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Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The feature sees the singer go through the highs and lows of fame including opening up about her struggles with mental health and touches on her decision to freeze her eggs for a future IVF cycle.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
Henderson said while student screenings at Marya Yates are not mental health specific, the school provides support to students depending on their responses.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, public schools are still dealing with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, which hurt student attendance, achievement and mental health.
—Laurie Stern, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
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 28 Apr. 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
Christy Turlington, Psychology Today 2
: 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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