mental hygiene

noun

: the science of maintaining mental health and preventing the development of mental illness

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“Mental hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mental%20hygiene. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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