mental illness

noun

Meaning

A wide range of health conditions that affect a person's thinking, mood, or behavior.

Examples

Public awareness campaigns have significantly reduced the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Many people live productive, fulfilling lives while managing a chronic mental illness.

Synonyms: mental health condition, psychiatric disorder, mental disturbance, psychopathology

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mental illness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛntl ˈɪlnəs/

Definition

A wide range of health conditions that affect a person's thinking, mood, or behavior.

Examples

Public awareness campaigns have significantly reduced the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Many people live productive, fulfilling lives while managing a chronic mental illness.

Synonyms of mental illness

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