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   mental

   /ˈmɛntl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the mind: "mental faculties" Similar intellectualcerebralbrainrationalpsychologicalcognitiveabstractconceptualtheoreticalrare:mindlyphrenicOpposite physical
   • ▪ done by or occurring in the mind: "a quick mental calculation"
   • 2. relating to disorders of the mind: "mental health" Similar psychiatricpsychogenic
   • 3. mad; insane: informal British "I think he was a little worried that I might be mental" Similar madinsanementally illcertifiablederangeddementedof unsound mindout of one's mindnot in one's right mindsick in the headnot togethercrazycrazedlunaticnon compos mentisunbalancedunhingedunstabledisturbeddistractedstark madmanicfrenziedravingdistraughtfrantichystericaldeliriouspsychoticpsychopathicmad as a hattermad as a March harefoaming at the mouthsectionableinformal:mentaloff one's headout of one's headoff one's nutnutsnuttynutty as a fruitcakeoff one's rockernot (quite) right in the headround the bendstark raving madraving madbatsbonkerscuckoocrackedloopyloonybananaslocodippyscrewyschizoidtouchedgagaoff the wallnot all therenot right upstairsbarmycrackersbarkingbarking madstark staring madbattydottyround the twistoff one's trolleyas daft as a brushnot the full shillingup the poleaway with the fairiesbuggynutsynutsoout of one's treemeshugasquirrellywackoinformal:bushedyarraporangihave a screw loosehave bats in the/one's belfryhave kangaroos in the/one's top paddockOpposite sane

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin mentalis, from Latin mens, ment- ‘mind’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mentalMental Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MENTAL is of or relating to the mind; specifically : of or relating to the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality. How to use mental in a sentence.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mentalMental - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   mental. The adjective mental describes anything having to do with the mind, just as "physical" has to do with the body. Mental has to do with the intellect, the mind, or the brain.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMENTAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. 1. of or involving the mind or an intellectual process. 2. occurring only in the mind. mental calculations. 3. old-fashioned. affected by mental health problems. a mental patient.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › mentalMENTAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mental is an adjective that means relating to the mind. It is especially used in contrast with physical, which means relating to the body. Mental is commonly used in the context of psychological disorders or the care and treatment of people who have them.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MENTAL definition: 1. relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking: 2. full of activity or excitement…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › mentalMental - definition of mental by The Free Dictionary

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   mental. (ˈmɛntəl) adj. 1. of or involving the mind or an intellectual process. 2. occurring only in the mind: mental calculations. 3. (Psychiatry) affected by mental illness: a mental patient. Preferred form: psychiatric. 4. (Medicine) concerned with care for persons with mental illness: a mental hospital. Preferred form: psychiatric.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 154543Mental health: Definition, common disorders, early signs, and...

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. We define mental health, explain different disorders, and assess potential treatments.

9. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsMental health - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 17, 2022 · Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.

10. psychcentral.com › health › what-is-mental-healthWhat Is Mental Health? - Psych Central

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    Sep 16, 2021 · Mental health is about your emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Here's an in-depth look at mental health, including tips on how to maintain it.

11. www.canada.ca › en › public-healthAbout mental health - Canada.ca

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    Mental health is the state of your psychological and emotional well-being. It is a necessary resource for living a healthy life and a main factor in overall health. It does not mean the same thing as mental illness. However, poor mental health can lead to mental and physical illness.