Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Mental Illness.
Mental Illness - as a noun
Any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mental diseasepsychopathyHypernyms (Closely Related)
mental conditionmental statepsychological conditionpsychological stateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
mental healthExample Sentences
"She has been battling with mental illness for years."
"He sought treatment for his mental illness."
"Many people with mental illness face stigma and discrimination."
"Her mental illness often prevents her from holding down a job."
"People with mental illness may require medication and therapy."