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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Avendaño even suggested polo as a positive activity to help Payne’s mental health.
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Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Liam Payne openly struggled on-and-off with substance use and mental health issues during his years in One Direction and as a solo act.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Dispelling the myth of individualism According to various studies, a significant portion of entrepreneurs experience burnout, with data suggesting that 72% of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health issues, including burnout.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
West, who has publicly dealt with his own bouts with mental health, vowed to fly to Atlanta, where Kodak was last seen.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Liam Payne openly struggled on-and-off with substance use and mental health issues during his years in One Direction and as a solo act.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
Dispelling the myth of individualism According to various studies, a significant portion of entrepreneurs experience burnout, with data suggesting that 72% of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health issues, including burnout.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
West, who has publicly dealt with his own bouts with mental health, vowed to fly to Atlanta, where Kodak was last seen.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Mental health.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mental%20health. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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