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
Examples of mental health in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
And having people feel empowered to take control of their mental health is incredibly important to me.
—
Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, from physical and mental health to social lives and romantic relationships, DINKs consistently rate their well-being above parents and the general population.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Almost all tech companies warned that the laws could also damage the mental health of young Australians if they were rushed through, by cutting off vulnerable teenagers from online community support networks.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Asia, 26 Nov. 2024
Too often, adolescents with untreated mental health conditions become the very same perpetrators who commit acts of violence.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mental health 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, from physical and mental health to social lives and romantic relationships, DINKs consistently rate their well-being above parents and the general population.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Almost all tech companies warned that the laws could also damage the mental health of young Australians if they were rushed through, by cutting off vulnerable teenagers from online community support networks.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Asia, 26 Nov. 2024
Too often, adolescents with untreated mental health conditions become the very same perpetrators who commit acts of violence.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mental health
Dictionary Entries Near mental health
Cite this Entry
“Mental health.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mental%20health. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share