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saúde mental

[sa-ˈu-dɨ ˈmẽ-tɑl]
nounfemininepl: saúdes mentais
mental health
1. A person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being; the state of one's mind and emotional functioning
Mental health is just as important as physical health.
A saúde mental é tão importante quanto a saúde física.
2. The field of medicine and psychology concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders
She works in mental health services.
Ela trabalha nos serviços de saúde mental.
NYC Slang
mental health, mental state
Synonyms
bem-estar mentalequilíbrio emocionalsaúde psicológicasaúde psíquica
Antonyms
doença mentaltranstorno mentaldistúrbio mental

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saúde mental
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
saúde mental
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
saúde mental
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
saúde mental
Standard term used throughout Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar bem de saúde mental
problemas de saúde mental
cuidar da saúde mental
profissional de saúde mental
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