mental condition

[ˈmɛntəl kənˈdɪʃən]
nounpl: mental conditions
condição mental
1. The state of a person's mind regarding psychological and emotional well-being
Her mental condition improved significantly after therapy.
Sua condição mental melhorou significativamente após a terapia.
2. A psychological or psychiatric disorder or state
The patient's mental condition was assessed by a psychiatrist.
A condição mental do paciente foi avaliada por um psiquiatra.
3. The overall psychological health and cognitive state of an individual
Stress can negatively affect one's mental condition.
O estresse pode afetar negativamente a condição mental de uma pessoa.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'mental condition' is commonly used in medical, legal, and psychological settings. Brazil has been increasingly focusing on mental health awareness, with 'condição mental' being used in public health campaigns and clinical settings. The term is more formal and clinical compared to casual expressions about mood or feelings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mental statepsychological conditionmental health statuspsychiatric conditionstate of mind

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condição mental
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
condição mental / estado psicológico
both terms are used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
condição mental
standard usage
Portugal
condição mental / estado mental
estado mental is also commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Words

mental healthmental illnesspsychological disorderemotional statepsychiatric evaluation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a sound mental condition - em bom estado mental
mental condition deteriorated - condição mental piorou
assess someone's mental condition - avaliar a condição mental de alguém
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