"mental health care" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of mental health + health care. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mental health|health care}} Blend of mental health + health care Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mental health care (uncountable)
  1. The prevention, treatment, and management of mental illness. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: mental-health care, mental healthcare
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