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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Aside from his advocacy for combatting loneliness, Murthy has launched initiatives focused on the risks of alcohol and tobacco use, mental health and well-being of parents and young people, as well as firearm violence.
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Regular exercise can support your overall physical and mental health.
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Today’s system of services and supports — including child protection, family support, specialized mental health care, and other resources — aims to mitigate known risk factors and prevent harm.
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Their dental visits, prescriptions and mental health treatments were also lower.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Regular exercise can support your overall physical and mental health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Today’s system of services and supports — including child protection, family support, specialized mental health care, and other resources — aims to mitigate known risk factors and prevent harm.
—Michelle Yanche, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Their dental visits, prescriptions and mental health treatments were also lower.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Mental health.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mental%20health. Accessed 18 Jan. 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
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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