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

According to The Workforce Institute, managers have just as much of an impact on your mental health than your spouse (both 69%)—and even greater impact on your mental health than a doctor (51%) or therapist (41%). —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

Family members still question why police didn’t wait for a mental health worker to talk with Pike, the order of the bullets and why, in their minds, the officer continued to shoot after the knife fell from her hand. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025

His attorney also asked that Templin’s mental health be assessed as part of the evaluations done for sentencing because of his prolonged solitary confinement. —Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025

Those include bullying, friendship, school, kindness/empathy, self-worth/confidence, and mental health/well-being. —Liz Regalia, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mental health

• commonwealth
• telehealth
• bridewealth
• stealth
• wealth

Medical Definition

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, 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

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