mental impairment

noun

1. law (in England, according to the Mental Health Act 1983) a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind, which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning and is associated with abnormally aggressive or seriously irresponsible conduct

Derived Forms

• mentally impaired, adjective

Example Sentences

But even HHS’ National Institute on Drug Abuse has come out with statements in apparent conflict with HHS’ recommendation to reclassify pot, saying the potency of marijuana has been steadily increasing over the years, resulting in higher numbers of emergency room visits to treat a wide range of physical and mental effects, from breathing problems and mental impairment to hallucinations and paranoia.

From Seattle Times

"As I understand it there were five psychiatric reports that all said this man was suffering from mental impairment, so it's appropriate in those circumstances to decide that that's the charge that they would prefer," said Mr Afzal, former chief crown prosecutor for North West England.

From BBC

Mr Afzal told BBC Breakfast: "Murder would have been the original charge, but if there is a partial defence, and the partial defence in this case would be diminished responsibility - namely that the person who carried out these terrible killings was suffering a mental impairment at the time - then the option becomes available as to whether or not to charge manslaughter."

From BBC

Department of Health and Human Services classifies the condition as a disability because of the physical and mental impairment it can cause.

From Salon

Department of Health and Human Services classifies the condition as a disability because of the physical and mental impairment it causes.

From Salon