psychological state
[/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl steɪt/]
nounpl: psychological states
estado psicológico
1. The mental and emotional condition of a person at a particular time
Her psychological state improved significantly after therapy.
Seu estado psicológico melhorou significativamente após a terapia.
2. A person's current mood, mental health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being
The patient's psychological state was assessed by the psychiatrist.
O estado psicológico do paciente foi avaliado pelo psiquiatra.
3. The overall mental condition influencing behavior and perception
Stress can negatively affect your psychological state.
O estresse pode afetar negativamente seu estado psicológico.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term is widely used in psychology, psychiatry, and healthcare settings. In Brazil, the concept is deeply connected to the discussion of mental health ('saúde mental'), which has become increasingly important in public discourse. Americans often use the more casual 'state of mind' or 'headspace' in everyday conversation, while 'psychological state' is reserved for professional and medical contexts.
NYC Slang
mental state / headspace
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a bad psychological state
psychological state of mind
assess someone's psychological state
improve one's psychological state
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