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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Cooking Class Recent studies have shown that cooking can have a positive impact on your mental health.
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Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Schools have always played a central role in a child’s development; providing mental health resources on campus could make a profound difference in students’ accessibility to these services.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Acknowledging minor and significant achievements is essential for mental health and provides a basis for future wins.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
And when states pass anti-trans laws, the consequences for mental health are devastating: A study published in Nature Human Behavior in June found suicide attempts by trans youth ages 13 to 17 rose by as much as 72 percent a year after anti-trans laws were enacted.
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Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Schools have always played a central role in a child’s development; providing mental health resources on campus could make a profound difference in students’ accessibility to these services.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Acknowledging minor and significant achievements is essential for mental health and provides a basis for future wins.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
And when states pass anti-trans laws, the consequences for mental health are devastating: A study published in Nature Human Behavior in June found suicide attempts by trans youth ages 13 to 17 rose by as much as 72 percent a year after anti-trans laws were enacted.
—Madison Pauly and Sarah Szilagy, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Mental health.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mental%20health. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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