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Mental Health

Emotional, psychological, and social well-being of an individual or group.

Year introduced: 1967

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Tree Number(s): F02.418, N01.400.500

MeSH Unique ID: D008603

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Health, Mental
Mental Hygiene
Hygiene, Mental

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