B1adjectivehealthpsychology
US/ˈmen.təl/
UK/ˈmen.təl/
connected with the mind or with thinking
In context
Long working hours can be bad for your mental health.
I made a mental note to buy milk on the way home.
Chess is good mental exercise for children and older people.
Words that go with mental
adjective + noun
- mental healthTalking to friends is good for your mental health.
- mental illnessMany people still feel ashamed of mental illness.
- mental noteShe made a mental note to call her mother.
- mental stateThe doctor asked about his mental state.
- mental arithmeticDo the mental arithmetic without a calculator.
adverb + adjective
- mentally tiredAfter the exam I felt mentally tired.