mental illness

noun

1. any of the various forms of psychosis or severe neurosis.

mental illness

noun

1. any of various disorders in which a person's thoughts, emotions, or behaviour are so abnormal as to cause suffering to himself, herself, or other people

mental illness

/ mĕn′tl /

1. Any of various psychiatric disorders or diseases, usually characterized by impairment of thought, mood, or behavior.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mental illness¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Being in a paranoid state of mind caused by mental illness can also be a risk factor, though this is more rare.

From BBC

Another of his victims told how his actions had robbed her of a normal childhood, recounting her struggles with mental illness in the years since.

From BBC

There have been delays to further extensions, but it is still due to become available to those with a mental illness in three years.

From BBC

For people who did not have CTE, having a family history of mental illness did not increase their risk for aggressive behavior.

From Science Daily

It’s still due to become available to those with a mental illness in three years, despite delays.

From BBC

Related Words

• insanity
• mental disorder