mental health

mental health definition - medical

mental health

noun
  1. A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.
  2. A branch of medicine that deals with the achievement and maintenance of psychological well-being.

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